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Manitou Springs

Colorado · 4,992 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Manitou Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,992
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,585 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manitou Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,109
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,877
+59%since 2000
from $24,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+49%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,519)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5%(248)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other4%(201)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,241)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

Manitou Springs, Colorado has about 4,992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manitou Springs, Colorado earns about $52,109 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 $339,700, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

About 52.2% 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 11.3% 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 457 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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