Eagle County | |
|---|---|
 The Eagle County Justice Center (county courthouse) in Eagle | |
 Flag  Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Colorado | |
 Colorado's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°37′N 106°42′W / 39.62°N 106.7°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | February 11, 1883 |
| Named for | Eagle River |
| Seat | Eagle |
| Largest community | Edwards |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,692 sq mi (4,380 km2) |
| • Land | 1,685 sq mi (4,360 km2) |
| • Water | 7.3 sq mi (19 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 55,731 |
| • Density | 33/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 3rd |
| Website | www |
Eagle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,731.[1] The county seat is the Town of Eagle and the most populous community is Edwards.[2] The county is named for the Eagle River.
Eagle County comprises the Edwards, Colorado, Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.