Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

122,436

0.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.7

0.987% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

0.857% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,845

6.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$227,600

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,083

0.876% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO had a population of 122k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $54,845. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO grew from 122,119 to 122,436, a 0.26% increase and its median household income grew from $51,506 to $54,845, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.3%), White (Hispanic) (13.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), Other (Hispanic) (10.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.62%).

21.1% of the households in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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.

94.7% of the residents in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (264 degrees awarded in 2021), Nazarene Bible College (127714) (70 degrees), and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (37 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was $227,600, and the homeownership rate was 57%.

Most people in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO is home to a population of 122k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10% of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (12.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.9k people) in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k White (Hispanic) and 13.5k Black or African American (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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are Spanish (19,260 households), German (832 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (577 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,440

Women

50.2%

60,980

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,420 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.9k ± 2.25k
White (Hispanic)
17k ± 1.64k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.32k

32.6%

Hispanic Population

40k people

32.6% of the people in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are hispanic (40k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,865 ± 1,835 people
Germany
1,041 ± 789 people
Philippines
681 ± 639 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,865 Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 1,041 and Philippines with 681.

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

10.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2021, 10% of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO residents (12.3k 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,260 households (17.1%)
German
832 households (0.741%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
577 households (0.514%)

21.1% of the households in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was Spanish. 17.1% of the households in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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-)
5,753 ± 648
Vietnam
2,835 ± 409
Gulf War (1990s)
2,563 ± 460

Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are Construction (5,740 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,755 people), and U. S. Army (3,220 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($125,222), Pharmacies & drug stores ($109,571), and Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($101,617).

Males in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,987. The income inequality in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.392, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,090

Women

43.3%

31,506

Men

56.7%

The workforce of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO in 2020 was 55,596 people, with 43.3% woman, and 56.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

56.1k

2021 Value

0.876%

1 Year growth

± 0.876%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.876%, from 55.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, are Cooks (1,747 people), Customer service representatives (1,614 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,609 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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

56.1k

2021 Value

0.876%

1 Year growth

± 0.876%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.876%, from 55.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,740 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,755 people), and U. S. Army (3,220 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,330

Median earning men ± $1,852

$27,350

Median earning women ± $1,657

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,156), Manufacturing ($46,351), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,721), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,404), and Manufacturing ($38,086).

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 (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO awarded 371 degrees. The student population of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 789 male students and 527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are White (242 and 65.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (56 and 15.1%), Black or African American (51 and 13.7%), and Asian (13 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (264 and 71.2%), Nazarene Bible College (127714) (70 and 18.9%), and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (37 and 9.97%).

The most popular majors in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO are HVAC Maintenance (79 and 21.3%), Medical Assistant (77 and 20.8%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (55 and 14.8%).

The median tuition cost in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO for private four year colleges is $9,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,316 (60% men and 40% 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 1,316 students enrolled in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, 60% men and 40% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 938 records, of which 41.3% were women and 58.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
55 degree-majors awarded
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
1 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
79 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in El Paso County (Central)--Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 55 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
264 degrees awarded
Nazarene Bible College (127714)
70 degrees awarded
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Intellitec College-Colorado Springs with 264 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 217 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO, which is 1.41 times more than the 154 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 242 degrees mean that there were 4.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 56 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 for-profit, 2-year ($13,463) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,912) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.3% 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Some college (25.5k), and Primary Education (14.5k).

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 Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was $227,600 in 2021, which is 0.929 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $203,000 to $227,600, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO is 57%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO is $54,845. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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

$227,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,005

$25,456

Median Property Taxes

±$1,295

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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

57%

Homeownership

2021

72.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57% of the housing units in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield 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.

$54,845

Median Household Income

± $2,351

44.7k

Number of Households

± 1,784

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.7k households in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO grew to $54,845 from the previous year's value of $51,506.

The following chart displays the households in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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

0.392

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO

0.399

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was 0.392 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Worked At Home (6.86%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (6.86%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield 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 (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO (20.4k out of 120k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield 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

88.3% of the population of Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 30% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 5.47% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 9.86% 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 30% under 18 years, 26.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

30%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

5.47%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

9.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colorado Springs City (South) & Security-Widefield PUMA, CO declined by 1.91% from 11.9% to 11.7%.

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