Population 19,006 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northwest Colorado Springs
Household size in Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Northwest Colorado Springs are small: just 2.29 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 2.47, 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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.6, Northwest Colorado Springs is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Northwest Colorado Springs is older than at least four in five Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Northwest Colorado Springs, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Northwest Colorado Springs has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
Renters in Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northwest Colorado Springs is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Northwest Colorado Springs: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Northwest Colorado Springs has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Northwest Colorado Springs has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,206 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,149 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,483 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,988 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$782 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Northwest Colorado Springs runs $1,988 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $782 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are 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 Northwest Colorado Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Northwest Colorado Springs is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Northwest Colorado Springs has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northwest Colorado Springs: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Northwest Colorado Springs has a higher share of high school graduates than most Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
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 Northwest Colorado Springs
| Period | Northwest Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northwest Colorado Springs is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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).
Northwest Colorado Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado Springs | 2.29 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,988 | 63.5% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| Northeast Colorado Springs | 2.25 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 44.5% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,576 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
| West Colorado Springs | 1.96 | 40.7 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $1,403 | 43.7% | 96.8% | 8.6% |
| East Colorado Springs | 2.06 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 44.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,510 | 39.4% | 94.1% | 5.7% |
| Briargate | 2.61 | 36.0 | 8.3% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 2000 | $2,221 | 58.0% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| Central Colorado City | 1.90 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 47.7% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,700 | 48.5% | 97.0% | 6.0% |
| Lowell | 1.72 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 54.1% | 10.5% | 1974 | $1,281 | 31.2% | 93.1% | 6.5% |
| Northgate | 2.37 | 39.2 | 4.7% | 45.6% | 4.7% | 2011 | $2,105 | 54.8% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Old Colorado City | 2.27 | 54.9 | 4.7% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 1970 | $1,655 | 67.4% | 97.7% | 3.7% |
| Fairfax | 3.14 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 21.3% | 5.8% | 1995 | $2,567 | 51.8% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
| 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 Northwest Colorado 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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