Eagle, Colorado
| Eagle, Colorado | |
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| Statutory Town | |
| Motto: "Classic Colorado" | |
 Location in Eagle County and the state of Colorado |
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| Coordinates: 39°38′04″N 106°48′59″W / 39.634496°N 106.816402°WCoordinates: 39°38′04″N 106°48′59″W / 39.634496°N 106.816402°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |
 Colorado
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| County | Eagle |
| Incorporated (town) | April 5, 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| • Mayor | Anne Mckibbin |
| • Town Manager | John Schneiger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.61 sq mi (11.94 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,601 ft (2,012 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,508 |
| • Density | 1,418/sq mi (547.5/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 81631 (PO Box) |
| Area code(s) | 970 |
| INCITS place code | 0822200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204664 |
| FIPS code | 08-22200 |
| Website | www |
Eagle is a statutory town that is the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population was 6,508 at the 2010 census, up from 3,032 at the 2000 census.
The town is gaining recognition for its extensive trail system for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Located just 30 miles (48 km) west of the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek, the town of Eagle and its residents enjoy an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities.
A post office called Eagle has been in operation since 1891. The town takes its name from Eagle County. Eagle was incorporated in 1905.
Eagle is located west of the center of Eagle County in the valley of the Eagle River, a west-flowing tributary of the Colorado River. The town limits extend southward up the valley of Brush Creek. U.S. Route 6 passes through the center of town, and Interstate 70 passes through the northern side, with access from Exit 147. Vail is 30 miles (48 km) to the east, and Glenwood Springs is 31 miles (50 km) to the west.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.44%, is water.
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,508 people, 2,183 households, and 1,666 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,417.9 people per square mile (547.5/km²). There were 2,416 housing units at an average density of 526.4 per square mile (203.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% white, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.9% some other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.3% of the population.
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