Elizabeth, Colorado
Town · Population 2,773 · #100 in Colorado
small town🌐 elizabeth-co.uscitysearch.com
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth, CO is a small town located in central Colorado, home to 2,773 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Elizabeth is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,296 residents per square mile.
📰 Elizabeth News Today
- Elizabeth, Colorado: One of America’s Fastest-Growing Towns aboutboulder.com · Aug 18
- 1459 E Witherspoon Dr, Elizabeth, CO 80107 Realtor.com · Aug 16
- Colorado woman's horse rescue gives abandoned animals a second chance while healing humans too Denver7 · Aug 4
- Charlene Elizabeth Young Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Englewood, CO Denver Gazette · Aug 4
- 2 conservative law firms join defense team in Elizabeth school district’s book ban lawsuit Chalkbeat · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elizabeth Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Elizabeth — but the Colorado one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elizabeth
- Asian Kitchen — chinese
- Catalina's Diner — american
- Catrina Mexican Grill Burrtio — mexican
- Doug's Dinner Elizabeth — american
- El Pinito Family Restaurant — mexican
- Jac's Restaurant — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Ziggy's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elizabeth
- Bandt Park reviews ★
- Floyd O Shepherd Memorial Park reviews ★
- Gold Creek Valley Park reviews ★
- Larmer Park reviews ★
- Scott Pond reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elizabeth
- Elizabeth High School
- Elizabeth Middle School
- Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
- Legacy Academy
- Running Creek Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,773
Rank in state#100 of 271
Land area2.14 sq mi
Density1,296/sq mi
Coordinates39.3651, -104.6039