South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

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2022 Population
141,236
15.4% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
31.2
1.63% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
14.8%
13.1% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$65,205
18.9% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$285,500
25.4% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
64,247
14.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO had a population of 141k people with a median age of 31.2 and a median household income of $65,205. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew from 122,436 to 141,236, a 15.4% increase and its median household income grew from $54,845 to $65,205, a 18.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.67%), and Other (Hispanic) (8.42%).

19.9% 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.

94.9% 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 (288 degrees awarded in 2022) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (29 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $285,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is home to a population of 141k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.1% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (14.2k people).

In 2022, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.3k people) in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.3k White (Hispanic) and 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Spanish (20,150 households), German (1,240 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (739 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,251
Women
49.6%
69,226
Men
50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 137,477 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

94.9%
2022 Citizenship
94.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.9% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    66.3k ± 2.76k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    16.3k ± 1.89k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15.4k ± 1.45k
31.4%
Hispanic Population
44.3k people

In 2022, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.3k people) in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.3k White (Hispanic) and 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

31.4% of the people in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are hispanic (44.3k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,957 ± 1,853 people
  2. Germany
    1,353 ± 899 people
  3. Philippines
    811 ± 697 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,957 South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents, followed by Germany with 1,353 and Philippines with 811.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.2k people
10%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
12.3k people

As of 2022, 10.1% of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO residents (14.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    20,150 households (15.5%)
  2. German
    1,240 households (0.955%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    739 households (0.569%)

19.9% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Spanish. 15.5% 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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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,883 ± 776
  2. Vietnam
    3,017 ± 424
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,935 ± 500

South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO employs 64.2k people. The largest industries in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Construction (6,187 people), U. S. Army (4,409 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,391 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($127,635), Pharmacies & drug stores ($116,407), and Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($109,565).

Males in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,207. The income inequality in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,090
Women
43.3%
31,506
Men
56.7%

The workforce of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2020 was 55,596 people, with 43.3% woman, and 56.7% men.

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Occupations

64.2k
2022 Value
14.6%
1 Year growth
± 14.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 14.6%, from 56.1k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Military, rank not specified (1,696 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,532 people), and Cooks (1,492 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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Employment by Industries

64.2k
2022 Value
14.6%
1 Year growth
± 14.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 14.6%, from 56.1k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, are Construction (6,187 people), U. S. Army (4,409 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,391 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

$44,141
Median earning men ± $2,625
$32,255
Median earning women ± $1,582

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($64,444), Public Administration ($59,320), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($62,622), Public Administration ($56,771), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,560).

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

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.

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.

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US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO awarded 317 degrees. The student population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 491 male students and 228 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are White (217 and 68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 15.1%), Black or African American (41 and 12.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 1.58%).

The largest universities in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (288 and 90.9%) and Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (29 and 9.15%).

The most popular majors in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (68 and 21.5%), Medical Assistant (65 and 20.5%), and HVAC Maintenance (45 and 14.2%).

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 2022 was 719 (68.3% men and 31.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 719 students enrolled in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, 68.3% men and 31.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 420 records, of which 31.4% were women and 68.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 64 degrees awarded
  2. 63 degrees awarded
  3. 41 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Medical Assistant with 64 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 288 degrees awarded
  2. 29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Intellitec College-Colorado Springs with 288 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 195 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, which is 1.6 times more than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 217 degrees mean that there were 4.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,669) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,912) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.09% 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.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Some college (28.7k), and Primary Education (15.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was $285,500 in 2022, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $227,600 to $285,500, a 25.4% increase. The homeownership rate in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 22.6 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.

Median household income in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO is $65,205. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

Property

$285,500
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,796
$30,881
Median Property Taxes
±$1,401

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Rent vs Own

60.1%
Homeownership
2022
72.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 60.1% 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 57%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

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Household Income

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$65,205
Median Household Income
± $1,859
51.4k
Number of Households
± 1,975

In 2022, the median household income of the 51.4k households in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO grew to $65,205 from the previous year's value of $54,845.

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Wage Distribution

0.389
2022 Wage GINI in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO
0.392
2021 Wage GINI in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
  2. Carpooled (13.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.73%)

In 2022, 74.6% of workers in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (7.73%).

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Commute Time

22.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% 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 & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO (20.6k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher 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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Health

88.9% of the population of South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 5.86% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.1%
Uninsured
30.7%
Employer Coverage
23.7%
Medicaid
5.86%
Medicare
17.6%
Non-Group
11%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Colorado Springs PUMA, CO declined by 4.58% from 11.7% to 11.1%.

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