South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

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2023 Population
140,894
0.242% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
31.4
0.641% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
13.4%
9.63% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$68,058
4.38% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$324,300
13.6% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 141k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $68,058. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO declined from 141,236 to 140,894, a −0.242% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,205 to $68,058, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), White (Hispanic) (9.71%), Other (Hispanic) (8.61%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.7%).

19.1% of the households in N/A 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.

95.1% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (341 degrees awarded in 2023) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (16 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $324,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 141k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.89% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (13.9k people).

In 2023, there were 4.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.1k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are Spanish (18,776 households), German (1,190 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (918 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%
2023 Citizenship
94.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    67.1k ± 2.97k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15.5k ± 1.34k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    13.7k ± 1.92k
31.1%
Hispanic Population
43.8k people

In 2023, there were 4.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.1k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

31.1% of the people in N/A are hispanic (43.8k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

9.89%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
13.9k people
10.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.2k people

As of 2023, 9.89% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents (13.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,776 households (14.5%)
  2. German
    1,190 households (0.917%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    918 households (0.707%)

19.1% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in N/A was Spanish. 14.5% of the households in N/A reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,333 ± 713
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,029 ± 489
  3. Vietnam
    2,656 ± 432

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

66.2k
2023 Value
3.04%
1 Year growth
± 3.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 64.2k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Military, rank not specified (1,999 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,635 people), and Customer service representatives (1,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.2k
2023 Value
3.04%
1 Year growth
± 3.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 64.2k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Construction (6,006 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,253 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,646 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,430
Median earning men ± $1,563
$34,237
Median earning women ± $1,756

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($65,521), Public Administration ($64,643), and Wholesale Trade ($63,485).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,372), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,143), and Wholesale Trade ($46,250).

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Education

In 2023, universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO awarded 357 degrees. The student population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 562 male students and 279 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are White (219 and 61.3%), followed by Black or African American (70 and 19.6%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 14.8%), and Asian (8 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (341 and 95.5%) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (16 and 4.48%).

The most popular majors in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Automobile Mechanics Technology (64 and 17.9%), Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (62 and 17.4%), and HVAC Maintenance (60 and 16.8%).

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $324,300 in 2023, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $285,500 to $324,300, a 13.6% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 60.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$324,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,775
$31,896
Median Property Taxes
±$1,427
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Rent vs Own

60.8%
Homeownership
2023
73.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 60.8% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

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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.
$68,058
Median Household Income
± $2,130
52.4k
Number of Households
± 2,017

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.4k households in N/A grew to $68,058 from the previous year's value of $65,205.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.5%)
  2. Carpooled (13.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.44%)

In 2023, 73.5% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (9.44%).

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A 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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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.93%
Uninsured
32.4%
Employer Coverage
23.2%
Medicaid
5.94%
Medicare
17.3%
Non-Group
11.2%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 10.7% from 11.1% to 9.93%.

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