Population 3,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stetson Hills
Household size in Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Stetson Hills average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Stetson Hills is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Only one other Colorado Springs neighborhood is younger.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Stetson Hills (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Colorado Springs area. Compared with other Colorado Springs neighborhoods, though, Stetson Hills has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Stetson Hills
Renters in Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Stetson Hills is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 15.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Stetson Hills: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Colorado Springs area.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Stetson Hills is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Of Colorado Springs' 16 neighborhoods, only two have newer 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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,311 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,422 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,708 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,325 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,014 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stetson Hills costs $2,325 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of Colorado Springs' 16 neighborhoods, only two have higher rents.
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 Stetson Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Stetson Hills than nationally: 43.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area. Compared with other Colorado Springs neighborhoods, though, Stetson Hills has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Stetson Hills: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Colorado Springs area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Stetson Hills
| Period | Stetson Hills | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Stetson Hills has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Stetson Hills has the lowest unemployment rate of any Colorado Springs neighborhood. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Stetson Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Fairfax | 3.14 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 21.3% | 5.8% | 1995 | $2,567 | 51.8% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
| Briargate | 2.61 | 36.0 | 8.3% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 2000 | $2,221 | 58.0% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| Northeast Colorado Springs | 2.25 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 44.5% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,576 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
| East Colorado Springs | 2.06 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 44.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,510 | 39.4% | 94.1% | 5.7% |
| Lowell | 1.72 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 54.1% | 10.5% | 1974 | $1,281 | 31.2% | 93.1% | 6.5% |
| Northwest Colorado Springs | 2.29 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,988 | 63.5% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| Southeast Colorado Springs | 2.30 | 36.0 | 13.3% | 55.8% | 6.8% | 1979 | $1,478 | 28.2% | 90.1% | 6.9% |
| Flying Horse | 2.25 | 48.1 | 4.3% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 2010 | $2,667 | 67.7% | 99.9% | 3.9% |
| Black Forest | 2.81 | 47.0 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,938 | 57.9% | 98.8% | 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 Stetson Hills. 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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