North El Paso PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

152,331

4.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.9

0.512% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

3.51%

2.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$133,621

4.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$601,500

8.99% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

70,947

3.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, North El Paso PUMA, CO had a population of 152k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $133,621. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of North El Paso PUMA, CO grew from 146,317 to 152,331, a 4.11% increase and its median household income grew from $128,118 to $133,621, a 4.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North El Paso PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.01%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.35%), White (Hispanic) (3.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%).

7.64% of the households in North El Paso PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in North El Paso PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North El Paso PUMA, CO are Nazarene Bible College (127714) (51 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in North El Paso PUMA, CO was $601,500, and the homeownership rate was 79%.

Most people in North El Paso PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in North El Paso PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

North El Paso PUMA, CO borders Castle Rock PUMA, CO, Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, El Paso Teller PUMA, CO, West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, Central Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, and Northeast Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

North El Paso PUMA, CO is home to a population of 152k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.18% of North El Paso PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (9.42k people).

In 2023, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in North El Paso PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.63k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North El Paso PUMA, CO are Spanish (4,354 households), German (657 households), and Korean (597 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,520

Women

49.5%

74,051

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 146,571 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of North El Paso PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in North El Paso PUMA, CO was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North El Paso PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North El Paso PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 2.83k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.16k ± 1.17k
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.63k ± 971

9.62%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

9.62% of the people in North El Paso PUMA, CO are hispanic (14.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North El Paso PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
950 ± 754 people
Korea
900 ± 734 people
Canada
791 ± 689 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North El Paso PUMA, CO was China, the natal country of 950 North El Paso PUMA, CO residents, followed by Korea with 900 and Canada with 791.

Foreign-Born Population

6.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.42k people

6.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.35k people

As of 2023, 6.18% of North El Paso PUMA, CO residents (9.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North El Paso PUMA, CO was 6.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North El Paso PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,354 households (3.04%)
German
657 households (0.458%)
Korean
597 households (0.416%)

7.64% of the households in North El Paso PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North El Paso PUMA, CO was Spanish. 3.04% of the households in North El Paso PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9,672 ± 1,022
Gulf War (1990s)
4,612 ± 489
Vietnam
3,166 ± 340

North El Paso PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North El Paso PUMA, CO employs 70.9k people. The largest industries in North El Paso PUMA, CO are Elementary & secondary schools (5,374 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,670 people), and Construction (3,528 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified manufacturing industries ($349,936), Air transportation ($241,702), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($174,226).

Males in North El Paso PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $82,030. The income inequality in North El Paso PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,463

Women

45.8%

34,811

Men

54.2%

The workforce of North El Paso PUMA, CO in 2020 was 64,274 people, with 45.8% woman, and 54.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North El Paso PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

70.9k

2022 Value

3.81%

1 Year growth

± 3.81%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North El Paso PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.81%, from 68.3k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North El Paso PUMA, CO, are Other managers (2,763 people), Software developers (2,096 people), and Registered nurses (2,012 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North El Paso PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.9k

2022 Value

3.81%

1 Year growth

± 3.81%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North El Paso PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 3.81%, from 68.3k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North El Paso PUMA, CO, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,374 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,670 people), and Construction (3,528 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North El Paso PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in North El Paso PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$90,241

Median earning men ± $4,521

$50,878

Median earning women ± $2,550

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($141,368), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($123,704), and Public Administration ($109,014).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($110,114), Manufacturing ($102,967), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($90,455).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North El Paso PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in North El Paso PUMA, CO awarded 51 degrees. The student population of North El Paso PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 279 male students and 287 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North El Paso PUMA, CO are White (41 and 80.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 9.8%), Black or African American (2 and 3.92%), and Two or More Races (2 and 3.92%).

The largest universities in North El Paso PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Nazarene Bible College (127714) (51 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North El Paso PUMA, CO are Divinity & Ministry (33 and 64.7%), Biblical Studies (10 and 19.6%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (4 and 7.84%).

The median tuition cost in North El Paso PUMA, CO for private four year colleges is $9,552.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 566 students enrolled in North El Paso PUMA, CO, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 437 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
12 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
10 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North El Paso PUMA, CO was Divinity & Ministry with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North El Paso PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nazarene Bible College (127714)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nazarene Bible College (127714) with 51 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 26 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North El Paso PUMA, CO, which is 1.04 times more than the 25 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 8.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,552) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($990) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.54% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.299% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North El Paso PUMA, CO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (34.1k), Graduate Degree (23k), and Some college (22.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North El Paso PUMA, CO was $601,500 in 2023, which is 1.98 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $551,900 to $601,500, a 8.99% increase. The homeownership rate in North El Paso PUMA, CO is 79%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in North El Paso PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North El Paso PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North El Paso PUMA, CO is $133,621. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North El Paso PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$601,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,320

$43,800

Median Property Taxes

±$1,559

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North El Paso PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North El Paso PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79% of the housing units in North El Paso PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North El Paso PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North El Paso PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North El Paso PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$133,621

Median Household Income

± $2,915

55.4k

Number of Households

± 1,838

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.4k households in North El Paso PUMA, CO grew to $133,621 from the previous year's value of $128,118.

The following chart displays the households in North El Paso PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in North El Paso PUMA, CO

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in North El Paso PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in North El Paso PUMA, CO was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.75% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North El Paso PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North El Paso PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North El Paso PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.2%)
Worked At Home (24%)
Carpooled (5.27%)

In 2023, 69.2% of workers in North El Paso PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24%) and those who carpooled to work (5.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North El Paso PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in North El Paso PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North El Paso PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North El Paso PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North El Paso PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North El Paso PUMA, CO (5.32k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North El Paso PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of North El Paso PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 7.76% on Medicaid, 8.17% on Medicare, 20% on non-group plans, and 8.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.12%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

7.76%

Medicaid

8.17%

Medicare

20%

Non-Group

8.54%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North El Paso PUMA, CO declined by 6.97% from 4.43% to 4.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North El Paso PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.