Colorado Springs, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Colorado Springs?
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There are 475,282 residents in Colorado Springs, with a median age of 34.9. Of this, 50.12% are males and 49.88% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.43% of the resident pool in Colorado Springs, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.2%. Additionally, 3.37% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 369,727 people in Colorado Springs currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 369,727 people in Colorado Springs currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 475,282 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 238,198 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 237,084 | 0.6% |
Male population 50.12%
Female population 49.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.9 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 425,068 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 34,211 | 5.4% |
| Not Citizen | 16,003 | -3.6% |
Citizen US Born 89.43%
Citizen not US Born 7.2%
Not Citizen 3.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,932 | -15.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 55,755 | -6.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,013 | 4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 29,471 | 2.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 369,727 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.62%
Moved from Same County 11.87%
Moved from Same State 2.56%
Moved from Different State 6.27%
Same House as Last Year 78.68%
What are the employment statistics in Colorado Springs?
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White-collar workers make up 82.73% of the working population in Colorado Springs, while blue-collar employees account for 17.27%. There are also 23,863 entrepreneurs in Colorado Springs (10.3% of the workforce); 149,226 workers employed in private companies (64.43%); and 34,335 people working in governmental institutions (14.83%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 191,600 | 1.2% |
| Blue Collar | 39,994 | 2.3% |
White Collar 82.73%
Blue Collar 17.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 23,863 | 4.8% |
| Private Companies | 149,226 | 0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 34,335 | 3.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 24,170 | 2.1% |
Self Employees 10.3%
Private Companies 64.43%
Governmental Workers 14.83%
Not for Profit Companies 10.44%
How many households are there in Colorado Springs?
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There are a total of 188,699 households in Colorado Springs, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.7% of these Colorado Springs households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.3%. Additionally, 30.14% of households have children and 69.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 188,699 | 2.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 120,199 | 2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 68,500 | 1.3% |
Family Households 63.7%
Non-family Households 36.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 56,881 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 131,818 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 30.14%
Households without Children 69.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Colorado Springs?
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The average annual household income in Colorado Springs is $93,740, while the median household income sits at $71,957 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,588, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $87,510. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,507 and $57,397, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $93,740 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $71,957 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 50,414 | -2.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 411,047 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Colorado Springs?
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There are 197,571 housing units in Colorado Springs, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 188,699 occupied housing units in Colorado Springs, 60.95% are owner-occupied, while 39.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.22% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $327,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,364 per month in Colorado Springs.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.22% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $327,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,364 per month in Colorado Springs.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 197,571 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,937 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,924 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13,785 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18,578 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 34,059 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 37,253 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30,483 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29,069 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 18,811 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 672 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 188,699 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 115,021 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 73,678 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 60.95%
Renter Occupied 39.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 83,073 | 2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 31,948 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $327,100 | 9.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $314,400 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,364 | 7.6% |
With Mortgage 72.22%
Without Mortgage 27.78%
What is the level of education in Colorado Springs?
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Approximately 25.44% of the population in Colorado Springs holds a high school degree (that's 93,521 residents), while 25.97% have attained a college certificate (110,146 locals) and 22.58% have a bachelor's degree (83,029 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,133 | 13.5% |
| Some High School | 93,521 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 110,146 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 36,570 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 83,029 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 50,923 | 2.3% |
No High School 2.21%
Some High School 25.44%
Some College 25.97%
Associate Degree 9.95%
Bachelor's Degree 22.58%
Graduate Degree 13.85%
What is the marital status of Colorado Springs residents?
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A total of 119,150 people in Colorado Springs have never been married (which represents 30.93% of the total population), while 199,275 of them are wedded (51.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,980 (1.55%) and 49,573 (12.87%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 119,150 | 0.4% |
| Married | 199,275 | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5,980 | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 17,254 | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 49,573 | 0.3% |
Never Married 30.93%
Married 51.73%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 4.48%
Divorced 12.87%
What are the most common means of transportation in Colorado Springs?
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The top three means of transportation people in Colorado Springs use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 201,790 residents commute by car, 4,082 prefer going to work by walking and 1,725 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 201,790 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,725 | -3.8% |
| Railroad | 70 | -21.4% |
| Bicycle | 1,155 | -2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 253 | 8.1% |
| TaxiCab | 326 | 6.2% |
| Walk | 4,082 | -6.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Colorado Springs by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 80903 | 16,844 | 7,427 | $52,963.00 | $73,763.00 |
| 80904 | 21,162 | 10,552 | $60,301.00 | $88,241.00 |
| 80905 | 16,717 | 8,039 | $55,035.00 | $83,937.00 |
| 80906 | 38,046 | 15,068 | $76,965.00 | $124,351.00 |
| 80907 | 28,549 | 12,512 | $59,412.00 | $80,206.00 |
| 80909 | 37,821 | 16,460 | $49,965.00 | $64,048.00 |
| 80910 | 31,827 | 12,705 | $46,010.00 | $60,821.00 |
| 80914 | 384 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 80915 | 22,382 | 8,438 | $63,647.00 | $78,074.00 |
| 80916 | 41,087 | 14,249 | $53,984.00 | $63,408.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
