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Manitou Springs

Colorado · 4,858 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Manitou Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,933. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,858
−2%since 2000
from 4,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,543 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+16%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manitou Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,933
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,306
+85%since 2000
from $24,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,125)
Black1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(337)
Asian1.1%(52)
Other2.1%(102)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,286)
Diversity Score
26
+104%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

Manitou Springs, Colorado has about 4,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manitou Springs, Colorado earns about $65,933 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 $415,400, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Manitou Springs, Colorado?

About 52.3% 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 10.7% 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 323 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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