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Lone Tree, Colorado
City in Colorado, United States

The City of Lone Tree is a home rule municipality situated in northern Douglas County, Colorado. According to the 2020 census, the population was 14,253, with an estimated 14,061 residents in 2024. Lone Tree is part of the larger Denver metropolitan area, contributing to the region's growth and development while maintaining its local governance structure as a home rule city within the state.

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History

The City of Lone Tree was incorporated in November 1995 and became a Colorado Home Rule City on May 5, 1998. It is governed by Council-Manager form of government where the Council sets the City policy and the Manager is responsible for City operations.

Geography

Lone Tree is located on the northern border of Douglas County, directly adjacent to Arapahoe County. It is in the South Metro area of Denver, located 18 miles (29 km) south of Denver's downtown.

The city annexed the territory of the now-defunct University of Colorado South Denver's campus, the former site of The Wildlife Experience, in 2017.3

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.81 square miles (25.4 km2), all of it land.4

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20004,873—
201010,218109.7%
202014,25339.5%
2024 (est.)14,0615−1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census62020 Census7

As of the 2023 American Community Survey, there are 6,381 estimated households in Lone Tree with an average of 2.21 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $125,699. Approximately 4.6% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Lone Tree has an estimated 71.9% employment rate, with 69.8% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 98.2% holding a high school diploma.8

The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (82.1%), Spanish (3.5%), Indo-European (6.9%), Asian and Pacific Islander (6.5%), and Other (1.0%).

The median age in the city was 41.1 years.

Lone Tree, Colorado – racial and ethnic compositionNote: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic)Pop. 20009Pop. 201010Pop. 202011% 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)4,3308,47110,69088.86%82.90%75.00%
Black or African American alone (NH)691582551.42%1.55%1.79%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)1022410.21%0.22%0.29%
Asian alone (NH)1797301,3323.67%7.14%9.35%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)2890.04%0.08%0.06%
Other race alone (NH)59480.10%0.09%0.34%
Mixed race or multiracial (NH)551906761.13%1.86%4.74%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2236301,2024.58%6.17%8.43%
Total4,87310,21814,253100.00%100.00%100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 14,253 people, 6,120 households, and 3,804 families residing in the city.12 The population density was 1,453.2 inhabitants per square mile (561.1/km2). There were 6,587 housing units at an average density of 671.46 per square mile (259.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.38% White, 1.86% African American, 0.49% Native American, 9.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from some other races and 8.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 8.43% of the population.13

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,218 people, 4,023 households, and _ families residing in the city. The population density was 1,067.4 inhabitants per square mile (412.1/km2). There were 4,226 housing units at an average density of 441.59 per square mile (170.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.23% White, 1.62% African American, 0.31% Native American, 7.19% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from some other races and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.17% of the population.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 4,873 people, 1,848 households, and 1,367 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,827.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,091.6/km2). There were 1,906 housing units at an average density of 1,105.8 per square mile (427.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.55% White, 1.48% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.69% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from some other races and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.58% of the population.

There were 1,848 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $96,308, and the median income for a family was $109,003. Males had a median income of $90,690 versus $43,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $46,287. About 1.2% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Highways

Interstate 25 bisects the city, with access from four exits:

Colorado State Highway 470 (commonly known as C-470) also bisects the city and, in addition to the I-25 interchange, also provides access to Lone Tree via Yosemite Street.

Public transportation

The RTD Bus & Rail's E Line and R Line make five stops in Lone Tree (County Line, Lincoln, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree City Center, and Ridgegate Parkway). Ridgegate Parkway is the southernmost station in the light rail system.

The Lone Tree Link operates free bus service along Park Meadows Drive during the weekdays, serving Lincoln Station and four other stops in the city.14

Amenities

Sky Ridge Medical Center and ER is situated in Lone Tree. Sky Ridge underwent extreme expansion efforts from 2013 to 2014. Sky Ridge contains a variety of hospital specialties and is located off of Yosemite near the Charles Schwab complex. For physical health and exercise, Lone Tree has the Lone Tree Recreation Center. The Recreation Center contains an indoor swimming pool, many gyms, and opportunities for classes.15

Lone Tree is home to Park Meadows. With over 185 stores and restaurants, it is Colorado's largest shopping mall. Park Meadows is built in the mountain lodge architectural style.16 Although it is primarily an indoor mall, it also has an outdoor section called "The Vistas".17

Lone Tree is home to a large golf course and hotel area. Lone Tree is made up of many running trails and biking trails for inhabitants and visitors alike. The bluffs at the southern part of the city offer these trails as well as hiking possibilities. Lone Tree is approximately 30 minutes from Red Rocks, which offers more hiking, biking, and running trails as well as a venue for outdoor concerts. Additionally, its suburban location in South Metro Denver makes Lone Tree not far from Castle Rock, which offers other activities.18

Notable people

See also

  • Colorado portal

References

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