Cities in Chaffee County, Colorado by Population (2024)

There are 7 cities in Chaffee County, Colorado.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
2024 Population
2020 Population
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Salida15,9665,7021.12%2,1372.8City
Buena Vista23,1512,8662.31%9073.5Town
Poncha Springs31,4069309.25%4573.1Town
Johnson Village43254891.56%1,0870.3CDP
Maysville51741011.75%1412.4CDP
Nathrop61732408.13%2390.7CDP
Smeltertown710172-1.94%6920.1CDP

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Chaffee County, Colorado?

Salida is the largest city in Chaffee County.

What is the smallest city in Chaffee County, Colorado?

Smeltertown is the smallest city in Chaffee County.

How many cities are in Chaffee County?

There are 7 cities in Chaffee County, Colorado.

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