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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manitou Springs

Colorado · 4,980 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Manitou Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,514. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $177,500. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,980
+10%since 1990
from 4,535 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,581 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manitou Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,514
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,238 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,492
+57%since 1990
from $15,613 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−10.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$546
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
45.2% rent
4.4
+17%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(170)
Asian0.9%(39)
Diversity Score15.1%(686)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,578)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(182)
Asian1.1%(56)
Diversity Score13%(646)
13
−14%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

Manitou Springs, Colorado has about 4,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Manitou Springs, Colorado earns about $40,514 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 $177,500, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

About 44.2% 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 7.9% 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 445 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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