| Castle Pines, Colorado | |
| Official Name: | City of Castle Pines[1] |
| Settlement Type: | Home rule municipality |
| Pushpin Map: | USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Castle Pines |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the City of Castle Pines in the |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Douglas County |
| Government Type: | Home rule municipality |
| Leader Title1: | Mayor |
| Leader Name1: | Tracy Engerman |
| Established Title3: | Incorporated |
| Established Date3: | November 6, 2007[2] [3] |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [4] |
| Area Total Km2: | 24.849 |
| Area Land Km2: | 24.849 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.000 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 11,036 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 1,150 |
| Timezone1: | MST |
| Utc Offset1: | −07:00 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | MDT |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | −06:00 |
| Coordinates: | 39.465°N -104.8819°W |
| Elevation Ft: | 6332 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 80108[5] |
| Area Code: | 303, 720 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 08-12387 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2500981 |
The City of Castle Pines is a home rule municipality located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States.[1] The city population was 11,036 at the 2020 United States Census.[4] Castle Pines is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city is located north of the Town of Castle Rock and south of the City of Lone Tree, Colorado.
The "City of Castle Pines North" was approved by popular vote on November 6, 2007, and officially incorporated with the first election of municipal officers on February 12, 2008.[2] [3] At the time of incorporation, Castle Pines was Douglas County's first new city since 1995, and Colorado's 271st municipality.[6]
The "City of Castle Pines North" was officially renamed the "City of Castle Pines" by popular vote on November 2, 2010.
The city originally incorporated as a statutory city and on May 14, 2019; residents voted in favor of home rule and now follows the Council-manager government system.
Castle Pines is located on Interstate 25 in central Colorado, 20miles south of downtown Denver and 43miles north of Colorado Springs.[7]
The city lies in the Colorado Piedmont on the western edge of the Great Plains.[8] Happy Canyon Creek runs north-northeast through the western part of the city, and Newlin Gulch and its tributary, South Newlin Gulch, run north-northeast and north, respectively, through the eastern part of the city. All three streams are part of the Cherry Creek watershed.[9]
At the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total area of 24.849km2, all of it land.[4]
Lying within the Front Range Urban Corridor, the city is part of the greater Denver metropolitan area,[10] and it borders two communities to its south: Castle Pines Village and Castle Rock, the county seat.[11] [12]
As of the 2010 census, there were 10,360 people, 3,493 households, and 2,928 families residing in the city. The population density was 1149.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 3,637 housing units at an average density of 403.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.6% Asian, 1.1% African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 5.5% of the population.[13]
There were 3,493 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97, and the average family size was 3.27.[13]
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.[13]
Castle Pines is one of the most affluent cities in the United States.[14] The median income for a household in the city was $137,019, and the median income for a family was $147,473. Males had a median income of $118,235 versus $71,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $49,702. About 0.9% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[13]
As of 2011, 69.5% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 0.2% was in the armed forces, and 69.4% was in the civilian labor force with 66.8% employed and 2.6% unemployed. The occupational composition of the employed civilian labor force was: 58.3% in management, business, science, and arts; 28.7% in sales and office occupations; 7.6% in service occupations; 4.6% in production, transportation, and material moving; 0.8% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance. The three industries employing the largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were: educational services, health care, and social assistance (17.1%); professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services (16.7%); and finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing (14.5%).[13]
The median home value in the city was $457,500, the median selected monthly owner cost was $2,654 for housing units with a mortgage and $731 for those without, and the median gross rent was $1,294.[13]
The City of Castle Pines is a home ruled city and follows the Mayor-Council government system. The City receives the majority of its revenue through sales and use tax collections. The City receives a portion of the revenue collected through property taxes, but these dollars are dedicated to fund law enforcement.[15]
The residents of the City of Castle Pines North elected their first city officials on February 12, 2008.[16]
Castle Pines is home to 5 parks and 14 miles of trails that are 8-feet wide and paved to accommodate a variety of recreational activities. Walking, running and bicycling is permitted on trails, however horseback riding and the use of motorized vehicles is prohibited. The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District maintains most trails in Castle Pines.[17]
Castle Pines parks and natural areas include:
Students residing in Castle Pines are within the Douglas County School District.
Primary Schools:
Elementary Schools:
Middle Schools:
Castle Pines is located adjacent to Interstate 25. The city is served by Denver International Airport and nearby Centennial Airport.