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Demographics

Colorado Springs is rapidly changing in terms of demographics composition. Studying our population is one of the best ways we can understand our community. Explore this page to learn about who lives in the Pikes Peak Region!

Report summary:

Demographics

* Most recent data available:  https://www.va.gov/vetdata/veteran_population.asp

Source: 2020 census data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/CO

 

Key Indicators

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Report summary:

Demographics

* Most recent data available:  https://www.va.gov/vetdata/veteran_population.asp

Source: 2020 census data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/CO

 

Colorado Springs MSA Population

Colorado was one of eight states in the top 10 for numeric and percentage growth between 2018 and 2019 (Johnson, 2019). In 2020, Colorado’s population was 5,773,714, an increase of 14,978 residents from the previous year, which was based on forecasts from the 2010 census data (military personnel are included in population numbers).

El Paso County (15.8%) has grown slightly faster than Colorado (14.5%) since 2010, with Teller County (8.7%) outpacing the overall increase in the U.S. (6.3%).  According to the State Demography Office, El Paso and Teller Counties hit their peak population increases between 2015 and 2020 and will begin to have smaller increases, ranging from 0.4% to 1.5% over five-year increments. 

Population by Race

Non-Racial Demographics

Household Composition

Components of Change

Population Features and Trends