Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

112,268

0.537% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.279% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

4.16% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,444

6.72% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$280,900

8.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,587

0.767% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO had a population of 112k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $58,444. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO declined from 112,874 to 112,268, a −0.537% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,766 to $58,444, a 6.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.29%).

9.61% of the households in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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.

97.3% of the residents in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,788 degrees awarded in 2021), Colorado College (528 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs (125 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was $280,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO borders Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, Colorado Springs City (East) & Cimarron Hills PUMA, CO, Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, and Colorado Springs City (North) & Monument Town PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO is home to a population of 112k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.79% of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (6.5k people).

In 2021, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.2k people) in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.43k White (Hispanic) and 6.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are Spanish (6,743 households), German (731 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (610 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,492

Women

49.4%

56,879

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 112,371 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.2k ± 2.49k
White (Hispanic)
9.43k ± 1.13k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.14k ± 946

17.1%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

17.1% of the people in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,889 ± 1,058 people
Germany
723 ± 658 people
Philippines
683 ± 640 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,889 Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 723 and Philippines with 683.

Foreign-Born Population

5.79%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.5k people

5.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.31k people

As of 2021, 5.79% of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO residents (6.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was 5.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,743 households (6.28%)
German
731 households (0.681%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
610 households (0.569%)

9.61% of the households in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was Spanish. 6.28% of the households in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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-)
3,778 ± 519
Vietnam
3,623 ± 481
Gulf War (1990s)
2,433 ± 456

Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO employs 55.6k people. The largest industries in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are Restaurants & Food Services (4,917 people), Construction (3,517 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,424 people), and the highest paying industries are Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($138,192), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($136,023), and Beer, wine, & liquor stores ($133,558).

Males in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,359. The income inequality in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,419

Women

46.1%

29,745

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO in 2020 was 55,164 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

55.6k

2021 Value

0.767%

1 Year growth

± 0.767%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.767%, from 55.2k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,569 people), Customer service representatives (1,544 people), and Retail salespersons (1,425 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

55.6k

2021 Value

0.767%

1 Year growth

± 0.767%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.767%, from 55.2k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,917 people), Construction (3,517 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,424 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,265

Median earning men ± $1,752

$31,029

Median earning women ± $1,196

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,313), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,094), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,287).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,604), Public Administration ($49,605), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

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 Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO awarded 3,451 degrees. The student population of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,406 male students and 8,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are White (2,256 and 67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (537 and 16%), Two or More Races (245 and 7.29%), and Asian (120 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,788 and 80.8%), Colorado College (528 and 15.3%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs (125 and 3.62%).

The most popular majors in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (471 and 13.6%), Registered Nursing (251 and 7.27%), and General Psychology (194 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO are $61,596 for private four year colleges, and $9,338 and $20,566 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,520 (44.1% men and 55.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,520 students enrolled in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,061 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
175 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
348 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
181 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2,788 degrees awarded
Colorado College
528 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs
125 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Colorado Colorado Springs with 2,788 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO, which is 0.721 times less than the 2,005 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,256 degrees mean that there were 4.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 537 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,596) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,656) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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 2021, 0.77% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.281% 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 Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO in 2021 were Some college (28.3k), High School or Equivalent (21.2k), and Bachelors Degree (18.3k).

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 Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was $280,900 in 2021, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $259,600 to $280,900, a 8.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO is 57.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO is $58,444. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$280,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,802

$27,218

Median Property Taxes

±$1,239

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.2%

Homeownership

2021

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.2% of the housing units in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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.

$58,444

Median Household Income

± $2,256

47.6k

Number of Households

± 1,701

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.6k households in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO grew to $58,444 from the previous year's value of $54,766.

The following chart displays the households in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (9.7%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.7%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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 Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO (15.4k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colorado Springs City (Central) 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

91.3% of the population of Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 4.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.71%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

4.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO grew by 1.94% from 8.55% to 8.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Colorado Springs City (Central) PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.