About Pitkin
Set in the western part of Colorado, Pitkin is a tiny community, home to 73 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Pitkin holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 281 residents per square mile.
📰 Pitkin News Today
- Pitkin County moves into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 10 AspenTimes.com · Jun 9
- Pitkin County Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Pitkin County and U.S. Forest Service Explore Expanded Partnership for Management of Maroon Bells Sc pitkincounty.com · Jun 2
- New Colorado wolf depredation confirmed for Pitkin County, fourth incident in 2026 koaa.com · Apr 27
- Two Pitkin County residents face off in CD3 Dem primary Aspen Daily News · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pitkin Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- With 73 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Alpine Station Historic Town · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)73
Rank in state#259 of 271
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density281/sq mi
Coordinates38.6087, -106.5149