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Manitou Springs

Colorado · 4,577 residents (2025 est.) · 3.149 sq mi
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Manitou Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $561,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,735
−5%since 2000
from 4,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,504 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,577 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manitou Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,249
+134%since 2000
from $24,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−9%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$561,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+51%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,578)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(182)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(646)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,213)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(266)
Asian2.7%(129)
Other2.6%(121)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,206)
Diversity Score
25
+96%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

Manitou Springs, Colorado has about 4,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Manitou Springs, Colorado earns about $85,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manitou Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $561,200, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Manitou Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

About 11.2% of people in Manitou Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manitou Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Manitou Springs, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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