Colorado Springs, CO

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2021 Population
475,282
0.762% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
34.9
0.576% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.9%
3.33% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$71,957
6.26% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$324,100
10.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
231,594
1.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Colorado Springs, CO had a population of 475k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $71,957. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colorado Springs, CO grew from 471,686 to 475,282, a 0.762% increase and its median household income grew from $67,719 to $71,957, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (67%), White (Hispanic) (8.24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.66%).

None of the households in Colorado Springs, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Colorado Springs, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Colorado Springs, CO are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,864 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,788 degrees), and Colorado College (528 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Colorado Springs, CO was $324,100, and the homeownership rate was 61%.

Most people in Colorado Springs, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Colorado Springs, CO was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Colorado Springs, CO is home to a population of 475k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.52% of Colorado Springs, CO residents were born outside of the country (35.7k people).

In 2021, there were 8.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (318k people) in Colorado Springs, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.2k White (Hispanic) and 26.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.6%
2021 Citizenship
96.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Colorado Springs, 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, CO was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    318k ± 2.85k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    39.2k ± 1.86k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    26.4k ± 1.42k
18.4%
Hispanic Population
87.6k people

In 2021, there were 8.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (318k people) in Colorado Springs, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.2k White (Hispanic) and 26.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

18.4% of the people in Colorado Springs, CO are hispanic (87.6k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    210,883 ± 11,065 people
  2. India
    21,272 ± 3,574 people
  3. China
    18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.52%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
35.7k people
7.47%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
35.2k people

As of 2021, 7.52% of Colorado Springs, CO residents (35.7k 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, CO was 7.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    22,667 ± 1,373
  2. Vietnam
    12,315 ± 798
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    10,802 ± 956

Colorado Springs, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Colorado Springs, CO employs 232k people. The largest industries in Colorado Springs, CO are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,290 people), Retail Trade (25,396 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,126 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,860), Utilities ($74,475), and Public Administration ($71,616).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

232k
2021 Value
± 3,903
1.43%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs, CO grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 228k employees to 232k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colorado Springs, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25,511 people), Management Occupations (24,885 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (22,427 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colorado Springs, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

232k
2021 Value
± 3,903
1.43%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs, CO grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 228k employees to 232k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colorado Springs, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,290 people), Retail Trade (25,396 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,126 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colorado Springs, CO, though some of these residents may live in Colorado Springs, 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

$45,130
Median earning men ± $1,317
$34,813
Median earning women ± $878

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,650), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,537), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,718).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,955), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,289).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $23.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $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.

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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.

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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
  1. $9.69B
  2. $8.1B
  3. $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).

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Colorado Springs, CO awarded 11,322 degrees. The student population of Colorado Springs, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,524 male students and 25,161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colorado Springs, CO are White (5,137 and 45.8%), followed by Unknown (2,467 and 22%), Black or African American (1,808 and 16.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (823 and 7.33%).

The largest universities in Colorado Springs, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,864 and 60.6%), University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,788 and 24.6%), and Colorado College (528 and 4.66%).

The most popular majors in Colorado Springs, CO are General Business Administration & Management (4,389 and 38.8%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (533 and 4.71%), and Registered Nursing (529 and 4.67%).

The median tuition costs in Colorado Springs, CO are $35,358 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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Colorado Springs, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 40,685 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 40,685 students enrolled in Colorado Springs, CO, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,132 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 453 degree-majors awarded
  2. 416 degree-majors awarded
  3. 1,710 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Colorado Springs, CO was Registered Nursing with 453 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Colorado Springs, CO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 6,864 degrees awarded
  2. 2,788 degrees awarded
  3. 528 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs with 6,864 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,311 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colorado Springs, CO, which is 0.615 times less than the 7,011 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 5,137 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 2,467 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,358) 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Colorado Springs, CO was $324,100 in 2021, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $294,500 to $324,100, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 61%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colorado Springs, CO have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colorado Springs, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Colorado Springs, CO is $71,957. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Colorado Springs, CO was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $139,357, followed by Census Tract 33.06 and Census Tract 31, with respective values of $137,473 and $132,750.

Property

$324,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,690
$115,021
Median Property Taxes
±$2,359

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, 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, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

61%
Homeownership
2021
70.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61% of the housing units in Colorado Springs, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colorado Springs, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 25.01
  2. Census Tract 33.06
  3. Census Tract 31

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colorado Springs, CO was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $139,357, followed by Census Tract 33.06 and Census Tract 31, with respective values of $137,473 and $132,750.

The following map shows all of the places in Colorado Springs, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$71,957
Median Household Income
± $1,269
189k
Number of Households
± 3,435

In 2021, the median household income of the 189k households in Colorado Springs, CO grew to $71,957 from the previous year's value of $67,719.

The following chart displays the households in Colorado Springs, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colorado Springs, CO is from Colorado.
0.465
2021 Wage GINI in Colorado
0.467
2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.4%)
  3. Carpooled (9.81%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Colorado Springs, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.81%).

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

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colorado Springs, CO have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs, 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, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colorado Springs, CO (50.9k out of 467k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Colorado Springs, 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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92.1% of the population of Colorado Springs, CO has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 8.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, CO see 1604 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1649 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 956 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 264 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,604 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in El Paso County, CO

Primary care physicians in El Paso County, CO see an average of 1,604 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1,649 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% 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.

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Uninsured People

7.93%
Uninsured
41.2%
Employer Coverage
16.5%
Medicaid
8.93%
Medicare
17.3%
Non-Group
8.11%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colorado Springs, CO grew by 2.16% from 7.76% to 7.93%.

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

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