Colorado Springs, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 465,826 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2301.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.78% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 191,353 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Colorado Springs grew by 19.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 465,260 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Colorado Springs has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,727 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.49% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Colorado Springs is about 12% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $391,259 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,551 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.1% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Colorado Springs is about 21.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,551 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Colorado Springs spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,325 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,191 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,830 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Colorado Springs is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Colorado Springs has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Colorado Springs has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What is the population of Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The population of Colorado Springs, Colorado is 465,826, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The population density of Colorado Springs, Colorado is 2301.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The median household income in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $81,727, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The median home price in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $391,259, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.