De Beque, Colorado
Town · Population 478 · #198 in Colorado
About De Beque
De Beque, CO is a tiny community located in western Colorado counting 478 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, De Beque is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 172 residents per square mile.
📰 De Beque News Today
- Red Rock Canyon fire burning over 300 acres on BLM land KJCT · Jun 27
- Fire near De Beque closes one eastbound lane on I-70 WesternSlopeNow.com · Jun 13
- Nearly forgotten time capsule unsealed in De Beque The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Jul 26
- As river outfitters brace for a low-water season, a glampground on the Colorado River is betting big The Colorado Sun · Jun 12
- KVNF Regional Newscast: June 16, 2026 KVNF · Jun 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes De Beque Unique
- The only place in America named De Beque — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in De Beque
- Blink — coffee shop
- Wagon Wheel
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in De Beque
- De Beque PK-12 School District 49JT
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)478
Rank in state#198 of 271
Land area2.78 sq mi
Density172/sq mi
Coordinates39.3100, -108.2050