Population 10,925 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northgate
Household size in Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Northgate are small: just 2.37 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 dropped from 2.71, 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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Northgate are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Colorado Springs area, where the median age is 37.5. The median age has climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Northgate: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Colorado Springs neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 16.
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 Northgate
Renters in Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Northgate than nationally: 45.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 14.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Northgate are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Colorado Springs area. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Northgate is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2011, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Northgate has the newest homes of any Colorado Springs neighborhood.
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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,266 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,529 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,105 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,144 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northgate costs $2,105 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,144 a month since 2006–10, up 119%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Northgate
Bachelor's degrees in Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.7% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Northgate is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northgate: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Northgate
| Period | Northgate | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northgate is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Northgate compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate | 2.37 | 39.2 | 4.7% | 45.6% | 4.7% | 2011 | $2,105 | 54.8% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Flying Horse | 2.25 | 48.1 | 4.3% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 2010 | $2,667 | 67.7% | 99.9% | 3.9% |
| Briargate | 2.61 | 36.0 | 8.3% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 2000 | $2,221 | 58.0% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| Black Forest | 2.81 | 47.0 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,938 | 57.9% | 98.8% | 3.8% |
| Fairfax | 3.14 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 21.3% | 5.8% | 1995 | $2,567 | 51.8% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
| Forest Lakes | 2.82 | 39.6 | 10.3% | 20.7% | 4.5% | 2000 | $2,085 | 45.4% | 96.8% | 3.3% |
| Northwest Colorado Springs | 2.29 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,988 | 63.5% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| Tri-Lakes | 2.98 | 44.5 | 3.0% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 1993 | $2,301 | 57.5% | 97.4% | 0.1% |
| Northeast Colorado Springs | 2.25 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 44.5% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,576 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
| Stetson Hills | 2.61 | 34.9 | 8.7% | 32.5% | 5.6% | 2007 | $2,325 | 43.2% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| Powers | 2.62 | 34.7 | 11.3% | 36.6% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,871 | 34.7% | 93.0% | 5.7% |
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 Northgate. 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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