Population 5,061 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manitou Springs
Household size in Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Manitou Springs are small: just 1.99 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.06, in line with the national trend. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only four have smaller households.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Manitou Springs skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Manitou Springs, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Colorado Springs area. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 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 Manitou Springs
Renters in Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Manitou Springs rent their homes (38.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 40.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Manitou Springs as nationally: 9.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Colorado Springs area (5.8%). Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Manitou Springs is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. No other Colorado city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $757 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $860 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,365 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$696 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manitou Springs costs $1,365 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $696 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 40.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 Manitou Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Manitou Springs: 54.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Manitou Springs: 97.4% 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 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Manitou Springs
| Period | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Manitou Springs: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only four have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Manitou Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs | 1.99 | 46.4 | 8.6% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 1956 | $1,365 | 54.1% | 97.4% | 8.7% |
| Cascade | 2.14 | 51.6 | 8.4% | 15.8% | 13.9% | 1979 | $1,548 | 57.4% | 95.1% | 10.8% |
| Colorado Springs area | 2.58 | 37.5 | 9.3% | 33.2% | 5.8% | 1990 | $1,897 | 42.0% | 95.3% | 5.2% |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 2.15 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,490 | 56.9% | 93.8% | 8.8% |
| Green Mountain Falls | 2.09 | 50.4 | 3.5% | 22.6% | 38.9% | 1959 | $1,622 | 49.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Stratmoor | 2.67 | 34.2 | 19.1% | 31.4% | 7.5% | 1979 | $1,348 | 16.8% | 91.0% | 5.5% |
| Ivywild | 2.40 | 51.1 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 13.9% | 1992 | $1,599 | 48.9% | 98.8% | 9.4% |
| Air Force Academy | 2.28 | 22.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 5.7% | 1968 | $1,723 | 32.4% | 97.6% | 3.0% |
| Fort Carson | 3.74 | 21.6 | 10.4% | 100.0% | 7.9% | 1998 | $2,340 | 25.7% | 99.7% | 3.6% |
| Cimarron Hills | 2.77 | 31.2 | 10.4% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 1996 | $2,081 | 27.9% | 93.1% | 6.8% |
| Goldfield | 1.77 | 61.8 | 9.7% | 34.7% | 19.6% | 1940 | $696 | 16.3% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
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 Manitou Springs. 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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