Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

110,133

1.02% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

0.494% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.37%

4.35% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,240

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$373,700

8.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,078

0.0726% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO had a population of 110k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $72,240. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO declined from 111,273 to 110,133, a −1.02% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,069 to $72,240, a 6.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.53%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.19%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%).

8.99% of the households in Colorado Springs City (West) 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.

97.8% of the residents in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Paso County (West Central)--Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,864 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs (371 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was $373,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO borders Fountain City PUMA, CO, Colorado Springs City (Central) 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 (West) PUMA, CO is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6% of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (6.6k people).

In 2021, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.1k people) in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.01k White (Hispanic) and 4.99k 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 (West) PUMA, CO are Spanish (5,014 households), German (933 households), and Russian (390 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,941

Women

49.9%

55,147

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 110,088 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.1k ± 2.24k
White (Hispanic)
7.01k ± 774
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.99k ± 1.02k

13.3%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

13.3% of the people in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are hispanic (14.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
928 ± 745 people
Germany
551 ± 575 people
Canada
341 ± 453 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 928 Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 551 and Canada with 341.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.6k people

6.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.95k people

As of 2021, 6% of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO residents (6.6k 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 (West) PUMA, CO was 6.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,014 households (4.8%)
German
933 households (0.892%)
Russian
390 households (0.373%)

8.99% of the households in Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO was Spanish. 4.8% of the households in Colorado Springs City (West) 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-)
4,535 ± 631
Vietnam
3,602 ± 445
Gulf War (1990s)
2,034 ± 332

Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO employs 55.1k people. The largest industries in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are Construction (3,607 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,963 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($242,194), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($168,330), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($157,591).

Males in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,199. The income inequality in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,441

Women

46.2%

29,677

Men

53.8%

The workforce of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO in 2020 was 55,118 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

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

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Occupations

55.1k

2021 Value

−0.0726%

1 Year decline

± −0.0726%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.0726%, from 55.1k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,858 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,371 people), and Customer service representatives (1,245 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colorado Springs City (West) 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

55.1k

2021 Value

−0.0726%

1 Year decline

± −0.0726%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.0726%, from 55.1k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, are Construction (3,607 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,963 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,075

Median earning men ± $3,462

$38,416

Median earning women ± $2,386

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,690), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,262), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,966).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,625), Information ($62,889), and Public Administration ($56,429).

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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO awarded 7,235 degrees. The student population of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,258 male students and 16,121 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are White (2,498 and 34.5%), followed by Unknown (2,380 and 32.9%), Black or African American (1,603 and 22.2%), and Two or More Races (271 and 3.75%).

The largest universities in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (6,864 and 94.9%) and Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs (371 and 5.13%).

The most popular majors in El Paso County (West Central)--Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (3,918 and 54.2%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (533 and 7.37%), and Information Technology (367 and 5.07%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 24,379 students enrolled in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, 33.9% men and 66.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 10,808 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
278 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,362 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
416 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in El Paso County (West Central)--Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 278 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
6,864 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
371 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO, which is 0.57 times less than the 4,609 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 2,498 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 2,380 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,939) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($642) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,394) 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, 0.348% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.488% 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 (West) PUMA, CO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.9k), Some college (20.9k), and Graduate Degree (17.3k).

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 (West) PUMA, CO was $373,700 in 2021, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $344,700 to $373,700, a 8.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO is 59.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO is $72,240. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Colorado Springs City (West) 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

$373,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,847

$29,214

Median Property Taxes

±$1,216

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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.4% of the housing units in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) 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 (West) 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.

$72,240

Median Household Income

± $3,255

49.1k

Number of Households

± 1,731

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.1k households in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO grew to $72,240 from the previous year's value of $68,069.

The following chart displays the households in Colorado Springs City (West) 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

0.484

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

0.487

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.524% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (8.61%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.61%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colorado Springs City (West) 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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO (10.2k out of 109k 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 55 - 64.

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

93.4% of the population of Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 6.89% 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 19.9% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% 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

6.62%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

6.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colorado Springs City (West) PUMA, CO grew by 2.69% from 6.44% to 6.62%.

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