Gardner, Colorado
Census designated place in Huerfano County, Colorado · ZIP 81040
- Huerfano County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 1 public schools
- 59 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 59Households
- 1Public schools
- 1ZIP codes
About Gardner
This page shows only what has been published about Gardner: Census facts with their sources first, then its businesses, jobs, events, people in public roles, housing and questions as they are added. Nothing here is written by the town government.
Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 08, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 59 units
- Renter occupied
- 0 units
- Vacancy rate
- 48.2%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 08, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Gardner | Huerfano County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59 | 6,946 | 5,810,774 |
| Median household income | Not available | $52,139 | $92,470 |
| Median age | Not available | 55.1 | 37.5 |
| Median home value | Not available | $256,700 | $502,200 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% | 27.1% | 44.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.0% | 0.5% | 9.6% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 100.0% | 77.3% | 66.3% |
| Mean commute to work | Not available | 22.1 minutes | 25.5 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 08, retrieved November 14, 2026.
CommunityRules and moderation
Events in GardnerAll events
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Schools
| School | Type | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Valley School | Charter | Pre-K–8 | Huerfano School District Re-1 |
Open public schools in the NCES directory for 2023–2024, placed by their listed location; private schools are not in the source. Enrollment and ratings are not shown.
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2023–2024, retrieved November 14, 2026; NCES EDGE public school geocodes 2024–2025, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Legislative districts
| Chamber | District |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives | Congressional District 3 (CO-3) |
| State legislature, lower chamber | State House District 62 |
| State legislature, upper chamber | State Senate District 35 |
Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Gardner’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.
Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 08, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 08, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked about GardnerPromoted from questions people asked
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