South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

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    2024 Population
    139,630
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.5
    0.318% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.4%
    7.37% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,853
    5.58% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $355,600
    9.65% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    66,333
    0.202% 1-year growth

    About

    18.6% of the households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.3% of the residents in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (408 degrees awarded in 2024) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (15 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $355,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

    Most people in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is home to a population of 140k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.7% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (14.9k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.6k people) in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Spanish (18,318 households), German (1,376 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (806 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    69,595
    Women
    49.5%
    70,996
    Men
    50.5%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 140,591 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

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    Citizenship

    94.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.3% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      64.6k ± 2.51k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      15.3k ± 1.72k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      14.5k ± 1.96k
    31.8%
    Hispanic Population
    44.5k people

    In 2024, there were 4.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.6k people) in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    31.8% of the people in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are hispanic (44.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      6,451 ± 1,926 people
    2. Germany
      1,346 ± 896 people
    3. Philippines
      760 ± 675 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 6,451 South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 1,346 and Philippines with 760.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.9k people
    9.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    13.9k people

    As of 2024, 10.7% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents (14.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 9.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      18,318 households (14.2%)
    2. German
      1,376 households (1.07%)
    3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
      806 households (0.625%)

    18.6% of the households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Spanish. 14.2% of the households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      7,277 ± 674
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,903 ± 518
    3. Vietnam
      2,410 ± 395

    South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 6.13% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 10.5% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,207 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    32.9%
    Employer Coverage
    22.5%
    Medicaid
    6.13%
    Medicare
    17.9%
    Non-Group
    10.5%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew by 1.35% from 9.93% to 10.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO employs 66.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO were Construction (5,737 people), U. S. Army (4,612 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,162 people), and the highest paying industries were Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($118,590), Pharmacies & drug retailers ($101,519), and Computer Systems Design ($100,849).

    Males in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,977. The income inequality in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.371, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    28,658
    Women
    43.2%
    37,675
    Men
    56.8%

    The workforce of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2024 was 66,333 people, with 43.2% woman, and 56.8% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

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    Occupations

    66.3k
    2024 Value
    0.202%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.202%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.202%, from 66.2k employees to 66.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Military, rank not specified (1,772 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,646 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    66.3k
    2024 Value
    0.202%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.202%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 0.202%, from 66.2k employees to 66.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,737 people), U. S. Army (4,612 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,142
    Median earning men ± $1,911
    $36,496
    Median earning women ± $1,495

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,201), Information ($73,966), and Wholesale Trade ($66,813).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,016), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,250), and Wholesale Trade ($49,000).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO awarded 423 degrees. The student population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 508 male students and 194 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are White (227 and 53.7%), Hispanic or Latino (90 and 21.3%), Black or African American (75 and 17.7%), and Asian (14 and 3.31%).

    The largest universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (408 and 96.5%) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (15 and 3.55%).

    The most popular majors in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (92 and 21.7%), Electrician (77 and 18.2%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (67 and 15.8%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2022 in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 702 (72.4% men and 27.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 702 students enrolled in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, 72.4% men and 27.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 408 records, of which 28.4% were women and 71.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Electrician
      77 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
      59 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      50 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Electrician with 77 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
      408 degrees awarded
    2. Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Intellitec College-Colorado Springs with 408 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 270 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, which is 1.76 times more than the 153 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 227 degrees mean that there were 2.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 90 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,669) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($4,022) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.9k), Some college (28.6k), and Bachelors Degree (15.8k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $355,600 in 2024, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $324,300 to $355,600, a 9.65% increase. The homeownership rate in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is 61.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $355,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,128
    $32,807
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,421

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.9% of the housing units in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,853
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,978
    53k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,995

    In 2024, the median household income of the 53k households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew to $71,853 from the previous year's value of $68,058.

    The following chart displays the households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.371
    2024 Wage GINI in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
    0.379
    2023 Wage GINI in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 0.371 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.08% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.2%)
    2. Carpooled (13%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.7%)

    In 2024, 72.2% of workers in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% of the workforce in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (17k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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