Colorado Springs, CO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

767,824

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.5

0.282% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.49%

0.0981% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$90,144

3.4% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$461,800

7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

361,491

1.01% 1-year growth

About

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.

97% of the residents in Colorado Springs, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Colorado Springs, CO are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (7,390 degrees awarded in 2024), Pikes Peak State College (3,252 degrees), and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,612 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Colorado Springs, CO was $461,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Colorado Springs, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Colorado Springs, CO was 2 cars per household.

Colorado Springs, CO borders Cañon City, CO, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, and Pueblo, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Colorado Springs, CO is home to a population of 768k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 7% of Colorado Springs, CO residents were born outside of the country (53.8k people).

In 2024, there were 9.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (508k people) in Colorado Springs, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 40.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2024 Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Colorado Springs, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Colorado Springs, CO was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
508k ± 1.45k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
51.5k ± 2.7k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40.9k ± 1.39k

18.4%

Hispanic Population

141k people

18.4% of the people in Colorado Springs, CO are hispanic (141k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Colorado Springs, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
205,206 ± 10,925 people
India
23,918 ± 3,789 people
China
18,011 ± 3,290 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

Foreign-Born Population

2024 Foreign-Born Population

53.8k people

6.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

50.3k people

As of 2024, 7% of Colorado Springs, CO residents (53.8k 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 Colorado Springs, CO was 6.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
42,321 ± 1,742
Gulf War (1990s)
16,919 ± 1,171
Vietnam
15,726 ± 895

Colorado Springs, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Colorado Springs, CO.

Health

92.8% of the population of Colorado Springs, CO has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 9.36% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 9.35% 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, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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).

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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.2%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

9.36%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

9.35%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colorado Springs, CO grew by 1.44% from 7.1% to 7.2%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Colorado Springs, CO employs 361k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Colorado Springs, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (49,867 people), Retail Trade (39,791 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (38,626 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,837), Utilities ($94,888), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,985).

Employment

Occupations

361k

2024 Value

± 5,108

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 1.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Colorado Springs, CO grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 358k employees to 361k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colorado Springs, CO, are Management Occupations (42,215 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (37,683 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (34,492 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colorado Springs, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

361k

2024 Value

± 5,108

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 1.96%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Colorado Springs, CO grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 358k employees to 361k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colorado Springs, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (49,867 people), Retail Trade (39,791 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (38,626 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,062

Median earning men ± $626

$42,816

Median earning women ± $863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,307), Public Administration ($88,357), and Manufacturing ($80,247).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,616), Information ($55,906), and Manufacturing ($55,827).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,045
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,496
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
1,465
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.65M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$2.33M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.28M
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Colorado Springs, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Colorado Springs, CO awarded 16,043 degrees. The student population of Colorado Springs, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 26,499 male students and 37,617 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colorado Springs, CO are White (7,445 and 46.8%), Unknown (3,069 and 19.3%), Black or African American (2,133 and 13.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,717 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Colorado Springs, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (7,390 and 46.1%), Pikes Peak State College (3,252 and 20.3%), and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2,612 and 16.3%).

The most popular majors in Colorado Springs, CO are General Business Administration & Management (4,782 and 29.8%), Computer Science (587 and 3.66%), and Registered Nursing (585 and 3.65%).

The median tuition costs are $40,128 for private four year colleges, and $6,540 and $19,907 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Colorado Springs, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 64,116 (41.3% men and 58.7% 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 2024 there were 64,116 students enrolled in Colorado Springs, CO, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,214 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
2,002 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
460 degrees awarded
Computer Science
411 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Colorado Springs, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 2,002 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
7,390 degrees awarded
Pikes Peak State College
3,252 degrees awarded
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2,612 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs with 7,390 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 6,334 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colorado Springs, CO, which is 0.652 times less than the 9,709 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,445 degrees mean that there were 2.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 3,069 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 ($40,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,061) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,430) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Colorado Springs, CO was $461,800 in 2024, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $431,600 to $461,800, a 7% increase. The homeownership rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Colorado Springs, CO have an average commute time of 23.7 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.

Housing

Property

$461,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,780

$201,837

Median Property Taxes

±$3,418

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.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2024

71.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.8% of the housing units in Colorado Springs, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$90,144

Median Household Income

± $1,355

302k

Number of Households

± 4,557

In 2024, the median household income of the 302k households in Colorado Springs, CO grew to $90,144 from the previous year's value of $87,180.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colorado Springs, CO is from Colorado.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Worked At Home (17%)
Carpooled (8.84%)

In 2024, 69.1% of workers in Colorado Springs, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.84%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colorado Springs, CO have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Colorado Springs, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colorado Springs, 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, 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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colorado Springs, CO (63.4k out of 746k 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 Females 35 - 44.

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.