Eagle County, Colorado

Eagle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,731. The county seat is the Town of Eagle and the most populous community is Edwards. The county is named for the Eagle River.

Eagle County
The Eagle County Justice Center (county courthouse) in Eagle
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Colorado's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°37′N 106°42′W
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedFebruary 11, 1883
Named forEagle River
SeatEagle
Largest communityEdwards
Area
  Total1,692 sq mi (4,380 km2)
  Land1,685 sq mi (4,360 km2)
  Water7.3 sq mi (19 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total55,731
  Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districts2nd, 3rd
Websitewww.eaglecounty.us

Eagle County comprises the Edwards, Colorado, Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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