Home rule municipality in Colorado, United States
| Cherry Hills Village, Colorado | |
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| Home rule municipality | |
| City of Cherry Hills Village | |
 Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. | |
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 Location of the City of Cherry Hills Village in Arapahoe County, Colorado. | |
  Cherry Hills VillageLocation of the City of Cherry Hills Village in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°38′15″N 104°56′51″W / 39.637418°N 104.947470°W / 39.637418; -104.947470 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Incorporated | July 19, 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home rule municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.276 sq mi (16.255 km) |
| • Land | 6.201 sq mi (16.061 km) |
| • Water | 0.075 sq mi (0.194 km) |
| Elevation | 5,426 ft (1,654 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,442 |
| • Density | 1,039/sq mi (401/km) |
| • Metro | 2,963,821 (19th) |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 80110-80111 & 80113 & 80121 |
| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 |
| FIPS code | 08-13845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0203036 |
| Website | www |
The City of Cherry Hills Village is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 6,442 at the 2020 United States Census. Cherry Hills Village is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
The city hosted two PGA Championships (1941 and 1985) and the 2005 U.S. Women's Open at the Cherry Hills Country Club.
The community was named for a grove of cherry trees near the original town site. On April 16, 2019, the city council voted to rename the 111-year old Swastika Acres subdivision (a common Southwestern and Native American symbol at the time which also pre-dated Nazi usage) as "Old Cherry Hills".
Geography
Cherry Hills Village is located at 39°38′14″N 104°56′50″W / 39.63722°N 104.94722°W / 39.63722; -104.94722 (39.637437, -104.947452).
At the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total area of 4,017 acres (16.255 km) including 48 acres (0.194 km) of water.
Education
The majority of Cherry Hills Village is in Cherry Creek School District. Portions are in Englewood Schools.
- Cherry Hills Village Elementary School, One of the many elementary schools that is a part of the Cherry Creek district
Private schools:
- St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls' high school, which counts former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice among its alumni
- Kent Denver School, which counts former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright among its alumni
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 750 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,931 | 157.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,605 | 138.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,127 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,245 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,958 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,987 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,442 | 7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,958 people, 1,980 households, and 1,766 families residing in the city. The population density was 958.6 inhabitants per square mile (370.1/km). There were 2,023 housing units at an average density of 325.5 per square mile (125.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.06% White, 0.64% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 1,980 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.0% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $190,805, and the median income for a family was $200,001. Males had a median income of $100,000+ versus $49,891 for females. The per-capita income for the city was $99,996. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
- Median resident age: 43.8 years
- Median household income: $232,492 (year 2000) Cherry Hills
- Median house value: $1,193,000 (year 2005)
- Average Price per Square Foot: $369 (October 2017)
Educational Background for population 25 years and over in Cherry Hills Village:
- High school or higher: 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 75.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 37.5%
Marital Status for population 15 years and over in Cherry Hills Village:
- Never married: 19.2%
- Now married: 74.9%
- Separated: 0.1%
- Widowed: 2.7%
- Divorced: 3.1%
Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Cherry Hills Village include:
- Merle Chambers (1946- ), lawyer, business executive, and philanthropist
- Peter H. Dominick (1915-1981), former U.S. Senator from Colorado
- David Duval (1971- ), golfer
- John Elway (1960-), NFL quarterback/executive
- Peyton Manning (1976- ), NFL quarterback
- Rebecca Love Kourlis (1952-), former justice of Colorado Supreme Court
- Ethel Merman (1908-1984), American entertainer
- Joe Sakic (1969-), former National Hockey League (NHL) player, current NHL executive
- Mike Shanahan (1952-), National Football League (NFL) coach
- Russell Wilson (1988-), National Football League (NFL) quarterback
- Nikola Jokić (1995-), National Basketball Association (NBA) center
See also
- Colorado
- List of counties in Colorado
- List of municipalities in Colorado
- List of places in Colorado
- List of statistical areas in Colorado
References
- ^ "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- "2014 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Places". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
- ^ "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on September 3, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2007.
- Dawson, John Frank (1954). Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 13.
- Tabachnik, Sam (April 16, 2019). ""The right thing to do": Cherry Hills Village officially rename Swastika Acres subdivision". The Denver Post. MediaNews Group. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Arapahoe County, CO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/6). Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Cherry Hills Village | Usaj Realty".
- "Tiffany Forms Board of Community Gems". Rocky Mountain News. May 30, 2000. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "Dominic, Peter Hoyt, (1915-1981)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. U.S. Congress. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- Brown, Chip (June 16, 2010). "What the Hell Happened to David Duval?". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- Aerial view of John Elway's house on S Elizabeth Ct. near Cherry Hills Farm Drive
- "20 Outrageous Mansions Owned By Modern Sports Legends". Forbes. April 11, 2016. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- "Citizens of the West: Tom and Rebecca Kourlis". The Denver Post. January 4, 2010. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- http://www.westword.com/news/ethel-merman-makes-a-thankfully-rare-appearance-on-colorado-public-television-5841272
- Dater, Adrian (November 11, 2012). "Joe Sakic: Hall of Fame NHL player reflects on his career". Denver Post. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/13/mike-shanahans-home-on-sale/
- "Broncos Russell Wilson Buys Cherry Hills Mansion". The Denver Post. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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| County seat: Littleton | ||
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