Walden Colorado
Walden, Colorado is known as the "Moose Viewing Capital of Colorado." It's great for recreation and to enjoy the natural beauty of the region as well as the majestic mountains of North Park.
Walden, Colorado is the real wild west. The town still practices ranching and logging, along with more modern sources of income. Walden is located in Jackson County; it is the county seat. The town is situated at an elevation of 8,099 feet. It is the only town in the county that has yet to be incorporated. The town was once called Sagebrush, but was later renamed Walden in honor of a local postmaster called Marcus Aurelius Walden.
In 2000 there were 734 people, 330 households, and 207 families living in Walden. The population density is 2,166.9/mi². 397 housing units are located in the town at an average density of 1,172.0/mi². The racial makeup of Walden is 96% White, 0.14% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.82% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. 6.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 330 households in town 29% have children under the age of 18 living in residence. 44% are married couples living in the same house, while 12% have only a female householder.
Other pages you might find helpful:
Jackson County & Walden City Parks
Information on parks located within Jackson County.
Jackson County Public Library
Contact information for the Jackson County Public Library, located in Walden.
Jackson County, Colorado
The official site for Jackson County, Colorado.
North Park School District
The North Park School District provides education for the community of Walden, Colorado.
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