Population 5,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Divide
Household size in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Divide is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.4 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.7 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Divide skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.6, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Divide, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Divide
Renters in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Divide is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Divide, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 16.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Divide is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,028 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $931 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,741 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,610 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$582 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Divide costs $1,610 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Colorado Springs area ($1,897). Rents are up $582 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Divide
Bachelor's degrees in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Divide (36.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Colorado Springs area (42.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Divide: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Divide
| Period | Divide | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Divide than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Divide compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divide | 2.15 | 51.7 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,610 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 6.8% |
| Florissant | 1.88 | 56.8 | 4.8% | 10.5% | 20.1% | 1992 | $2,119 | 32.2% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| Woodland Park | 2.24 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 21.7% | 5.0% | 1990 | $1,922 | 43.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Green Mountain Falls | 2.09 | 50.4 | 3.5% | 22.6% | 38.9% | 1959 | $1,622 | 49.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Lake George | 2.14 | 59.0 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 38.9% | 1987 | $2,208 | 37.7% | 93.0% | 0.7% |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 2.15 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,490 | 56.9% | 93.8% | 8.8% |
| Cascade | 2.14 | 51.6 | 8.4% | 15.8% | 13.9% | 1979 | $1,548 | 57.4% | 95.1% | 10.8% |
| Cripple Creek | 1.86 | 52.2 | 3.2% | 38.2% | 24.7% | 1990 | $1,343 | 31.6% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Pine Crest | 2.46 | 49.4 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1992 | $2,211 | 47.0% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
| Victor | 1.86 | 58.6 | 7.4% | 28.7% | 24.6% | 1966 | $1,088 | 26.2% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Manitou Springs | 1.99 | 46.4 | 8.6% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 1956 | $1,365 | 54.1% | 97.4% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Divide. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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