Gilpin County School District RE-1, Colorado

Gilpin County School District RE-1 is a unified school district in Gilpin County, Colorado, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,540 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 81 sq mi (210 km²) of land.

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Gilpin County School District RE-1 in Colorado
Gilpin County School District RE-1 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,540 ± 445
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Gilpin County
Land area
81 sq mi (210 km²)
Median household income
$96,780 ± $37,840
Median home value
$587,200 ± $106,610
Water area
0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
State
Colorado
Census code (GEOID)
0804230
Coordinates (central point)
39.826064, -105.515986

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Gilpin County School District RE-1, largest first

  1. Central (city)525 people
  2. Black Hawk (city)106 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Clear Creek School District RE-113 mi southwest
  2. Boulder Valley School District RE-213 mi northeast
  3. Jefferson County School District R-122 mi southeast
  4. East Grand School District 227 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Gilpin County School District RE-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Gilpin County School District RE-1 before you rely on it.

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