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Monument

Colorado · 13,813 residents (2025 est.) · 6.971 sq mi
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Monument is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,816. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,764 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $636,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,735
+495%since 2000
from 1,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,683 / sq mi
+159%since 2009
from 651 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+24%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,813 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K10K13K1990201020202024Monument
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(676)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(857)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(838)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(1,043)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.7%(1,022)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(1,001)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(1,505)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(1,943)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(1,336)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(1,026)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(415)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(73)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,816
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,741
+175%since 2000
from $19,878 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+24%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$636,700
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,929
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+42%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Monument on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,734)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(152)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(9,790)
Black0.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,033)
Asian2.9%(335)
Other4.2%(498)
Diversity Score
37
+28%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(462)
Paraguayan0.9%(103)
Puerto Rican0.7%(82)
Argentine0.2%(24)
Salvadoran0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.7%(80)
Filipino0.7%(77)
Asian Indian0.6%(71)
Japanese0.4%(51)
Chinese0.2%(26)
Thai0.1%(17)
Ancestry
English18.4%(2,163)
German17.8%(2,083)
Irish14.7%(1,728)
Italian5.7%(672)
American4.4%(519)
Scottish3.6%(420)
Norwegian2.9%(345)
Welsh2.7%(315)
Dutch2.6%(307)
Polish2.6%(305)
Swedish2.3%(267)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(186)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
French1.6%(183)
Czech0.9%(103)
Austrian0.7%(88)
British0.5%(57)
Slovak0.4%(52)
Swiss0.4%(44)
Russian0.3%(37)
Hungarian0.3%(34)
Lithuanian0.3%(34)
Turkish0.2%(28)
West Indian0.2%(27)
Arab0.2%(21)
Lebanese0.2%(21)
Portuguese0.2%(19)
Slovene0.2%(18)
Latvian0.1%(16)
Nigerian0.1%(16)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(1,144)
Married66.4%(2,858)
Widowed1.3%(58)
Divorced5.7%(244)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(1,355)
Married54.8%(2,773)
Widowed7.3%(367)
Divorced11.2%(565)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument, Colorado?

Monument, Colorado has about 11,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monument, Colorado?

The typical household in Monument, Colorado earns about $128,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monument, Colorado expensive?

In Monument, Colorado, the median home is worth about $636,700, and the typical rent is about $1,929 a month.

How educated are people in Monument, Colorado?

About 57.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monument, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monument, Colorado?

About 4.7% of people in Monument, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monument, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Monument, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,715 residents, a change of about 1050 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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