Hinsdale County, Colorado
Hinsdale County, Colorado | |
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The 1877 Hinsdale County Court House in Lake City, Colorado. (photo taken 2018) | |
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado | |
| Coordinates: 37°49′N 107°17′W / 37.82°N 107.28°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| Founded | February 10, 1874 |
| Named after | George A. Hinsdale |
| Seat | Lake City |
| Largest town | Lake City |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,123 sq mi (2,910 km2) |
| • Land | 1,117 sq mi (2,890 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 0.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 788 |
• Estimate (2024) | 747 |
| • Density | 0.705/sq mi (0.272/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | hinsdalecounty |
Hinsdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 788, making it the second least-populous county in Colorado. With a population density of only 0.71 inhabitants per square mile (0.27/km2), it is also the least-densely populated county in Colorado. The county seat and only incorporated municipality in the county is Lake City. The county is named for George A. Hinsdale, a prominent pioneer and former Lieut. Governor of Colorado Territory.