West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

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2024 Population
109,254
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
40.6
0.495% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
8.28%
4.09% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$83,231
2.03% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$505,900
4.94% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
55,869
1.7% 1-year decline

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9.35% of the households in West Colorado Springs 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.

97.6% of the residents in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,776 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs (226 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $505,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is home to a population of 109k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.33% of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (6.91k people).

In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.6k people) in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.25k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Spanish (5,758 households), German (755 households), and Polish (494 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,450
Women
50.4%
54,538
Men
49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 109,988 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

97.6%
2024 Citizenship
97.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    79.6k ± 2.35k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    7.25k ± 1.3k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.91k ± 630
15.1%
Hispanic Population
16.5k people

In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.6k people) in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.25k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

15.1% of the people in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are hispanic (16.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    788 ± 687 people
  2. Germany
    698 ± 647 people
  3. Korea
    437 ± 512 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 788 West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 698 and Korea with 437.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.33%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
6.91k people
6.22%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.85k people

As of 2024, 6.33% of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents (6.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 6.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,758 households (5.51%)
  2. German
    755 households (0.722%)
  3. Polish
    494 households (0.472%)

9.35% of the households in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Spanish. 5.51% of the households in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,402 ± 632
  2. Vietnam
    3,080 ± 408
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,721 ± 290

West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO employs 55.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO were Construction (3,636 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,522 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,049 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($229,248), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($219,418), and Travel arrangements & reservation services ($164,864).

Males in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,012. The income inequality in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,539
Women
45.7%
30,330
Men
54.3%

The workforce of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2023 was 55,869 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

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Occupations

55.9k
2023 Value
−1.7%
1 Year decline
± −1.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 56.8k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,854 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,357 people), and Retail salespersons (1,305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.9k
2023 Value
−1.7%
1 Year decline
± −1.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 56.8k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Construction (3,636 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,522 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,049 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,911
Median earning men ± $1,509
$47,133
Median earning women ± $2,317

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,264), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,492), and Public Administration ($80,865).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($72,571), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,236), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,269).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
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 Colorado2
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO awarded 7,002 degrees. The student population of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10,255 male students and 18,936 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Unknown (2,679 and 38.3%), White (2,224 and 31.8%), Black or African American (1,444 and 20.6%), and Two or More Races (265 and 3.79%).

The largest universities in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,776 and 96.8%) and Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs (226 and 3.23%).

The most popular majors in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (3,758 and 53.7%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (529 and 7.55%), and Medical Office Assistant (499 and 7.13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 29,191 students enrolled in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 13,026 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Health Care Administration & Management
    228 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    1,365 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    446 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Health Care Administration & Management with 228 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
    6,776 degrees awarded
  2. Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
    226 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs with 6,776 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2,405 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, which is 0.523 times less than the 4,597 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 2,679 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,224 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.266% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.391% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (24.3k), Some college (19.8k), and Graduate Degree (18.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $505,900 in 2024, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $482,100 to $505,900, a 4.94% increase. The homeownership rate in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is 59.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$505,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$15,386
$30,418
Median Property Taxes
±$1,258

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 West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

59.9%
Homeownership
2024
70.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 59.9% of the housing units in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$83,231
Median Household Income
± $3,294
50.8k
Number of Households
± 1,776

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.8k households in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew to $83,231 from the previous year's value of $81,577.

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Wage Distribution

0.475
2023 Wage GINI in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
0.482
2022 Wage GINI in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.42% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.15%)

In 2024, 68.6% of workers in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.15%).

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.

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (8.93k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Colorado Springs 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.

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Health

93.8% of the population of West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 6.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,207 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.23%
Uninsured
42.7%
Employer Coverage
12.2%
Medicaid
14%
Medicare
18.8%
Non-Group
6.02%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Colorado Springs PUMA, CO declined by 6.09% from 6.64% to 6.23%.

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