Moffat County, Colorado
Moffat County: County in Colorado, United States
About
Moffat County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,795 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,144 inhabitants. Its county seat is Craig. The county was created 113 years ago in 1911.

Quick Facts about Moffat County
Population : | 13,144 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Colorado (United States) |
Area : | 12305 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | David Moffat |
Altitude : | 6,427 feet / 1959 meters |
Capital : | Craig |
Establishment : | February 02, 1911 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 16:56:07 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.95% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Moffat County is located at 40°37'6"N 108°12'26"W (40.6184300, -108.2073000). It has 2 neighbors: Rio Blanco County and Sweetwater County.
Moffat County map
The largest city of Moffat County is Craig with a population of 8,953. . See all Moffat County cities & populated places.
Moffat County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moffat County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Craig | 8,953 | City in Colorado |
Dinosaur | 334 | Town in Moffat County, Colorado, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Moffat County
Moffat County has 2 neighbours.
- Rio Blanco County county in Colorado, United States
- Sweetwater County county in Wyoming, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moffat County decreased by 4.95% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 13,795 | - | census |
2011 | 13,423 | -2.77% | estimation process |
2012 | 13,171 | -1.91% | estimation process |
2013 | 13,126 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,934 | -1.48% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,939 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2016 | 13,144 | 1.56% | estimation process |
2017 | 13,088 | -0.43% | estimation process |
2018 | 13,183 | 0.72% | estimation process |
2019 | 13,283 | 0.75% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,144 | -1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Moffat County (1)
American rancher Ann Bassett was born in Moffat County
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |