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Monument

Colorado · 5,530 residents · 6.971 sq mi
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Monument is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,203. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,559 residents. 56% 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 $314,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,530
+181%since 2000
from 1,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
+181%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+15%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K10K13K1990201020202024Monument
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,203
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,375
+58%since 2000
from $19,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,254
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,734)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(152)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(443)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,616)
Black1.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(461)
Asian2.6%(143)
Other2.5%(139)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,894)
Diversity Score
34
+53%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument, Colorado?

Monument, Colorado has about 5,530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monument, Colorado?

The typical household in Monument, Colorado earns about $89,203 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 $314,800, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in Monument, Colorado?

About 55.6% 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 2.7% 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 4,510 residents, a change of about 442 percent over that period.

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

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