Knob Hill Facts
| Area | 5.2 mi² |
| Population | 33,566 |
| Male Population | 16,549 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 17,017 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +194.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.6% |
| Median Age | 33.3 years (Male: 31.9, Female: 34.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,112 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Palmer Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.83999, -104.78275 |
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Knob Hill Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,394 | 17,046 | 21,169 | 27,532 | 33,566 | 35,297 | 36,942 |
| Population Density | 2,175.9 / mi² | 3,255.2 / mi² | 4,042.6 / mi² | 5,257.7 / mi² | 6,410 / mi² | 6,740.6 / mi² | 7,054.7 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKnob Hill Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Hill | +194.6% | +96.9% | +58.6% |
| Colorado | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Knob Hill Median Age
Median Age: 33.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Hill | 33.3 yrs | 34.9 yrs | 31.9 yrs |
| Colorado | 36.1 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Knob Hill Population Density
Population Density: 6,410 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Hill | 33,566 | 5.24 sq mi | 6,410 / mi² |
| Colorado | 5.4 million | 104,093.9 sq mi | 52 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Knob Hill Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Knob Hill Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,652 | $41,789 | $48,301 | $49,118 | $48,612 | $46,690 | $49,926 | $53,112 |
| Total GDP | $2.4B | $2.9B | $3.8B | $4.3B | $4.6B | $4.9B | $5.7B | $6.2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Knob Hill CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Hill | 572,269 tn | 17.05 tn | 109,284.4 tons/mi² |
| Colorado | 108,781,948 tn | 20.11 tn | 1,045 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Knob Hill CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 572,269 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 109,284.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/17 | 10:17 PM | 3.6 | 99.4 km | 5,000 m | 23km SE of Salida, Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 3:49 AM | 3.1 | 81.8 km | 5,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/01 | 7:22 PM | 3.1 | 36.2 km | 5,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/97 | 10:04 PM | 3.3 | 39.9 km | 5,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/95 | 6:51 AM | 3.5 | 16.7 km | 5,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/94 | 7:06 PM | 4 | 50 km | 10,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/85 | 9:55 PM | 3.3 | 98 km | 5,000 m | Colorado | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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