Population 15,671 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Widefield
Household size in Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.99 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.97 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 3.07 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.17 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Widefield holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Security-Widefield as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.04, 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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 34.4 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 34.3 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 34.2 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Widefield is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 34.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.1% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 10.4% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Widefield as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Widefield
Renters in Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 18.3% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 20.6% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 19.7% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 14.4% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Widefield is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Still, renters make up a bigger share here than in Security-Widefield overall (14.4%). The renter share has fallen 4.1 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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.1% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Widefield: just 4.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across Security-Widefield. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1986 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Widefield has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,176 | $1,117 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,209 | $1,205 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,399 | $1,389 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,822 | $1,835 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$646 | +$719 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Widefield costs $1,822 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $646 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% 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 north and lowest in the center.
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 Widefield
Bachelor's degrees in Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 19.3% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 20.0% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 22.7% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 29.0% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +9.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Widefield than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 91.9% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 92.6% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 94.3% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 95.0% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Widefield: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Security-Widefield as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Widefield
| Period | Widefield | Security-Widefield | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Widefield is the same as the national rate. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Widefield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widefield | 2.79 | 35.3 | 11.7% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 1992 | $1,822 | 32.0% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Security | 2.68 | 34.5 | 12.9% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 1975 | $1,717 | 23.0% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
| Stratmoor Hills | 2.44 | 32.6 | 22.5% | 37.8% | 5.0% | 1976 | $1,074 | 16.0% | 89.0% | 6.0% |
| Southeast Colorado Springs | 2.30 | 36.0 | 13.3% | 55.8% | 6.8% | 1979 | $1,478 | 28.2% | 90.1% | 6.9% |
| Southwest Colorado Springs | 2.74 | 42.6 | 5.3% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 1990 | $2,100 | 72.8% | 99.0% | 4.9% |
| Lowell | 1.72 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 54.1% | 10.5% | 1974 | $1,281 | 31.2% | 93.1% | 6.5% |
| East Colorado Springs | 2.06 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 44.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,510 | 39.4% | 94.1% | 5.7% |
| Central Colorado City | 1.90 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 47.7% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,700 | 48.5% | 97.0% | 6.0% |
| Powers | 2.62 | 34.7 | 11.3% | 36.6% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,871 | 34.7% | 93.0% | 5.7% |
| Old Colorado City | 2.27 | 54.9 | 4.7% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 1970 | $1,655 | 67.4% | 97.7% | 3.7% |
| West Colorado Springs | 1.96 | 40.7 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $1,403 | 43.7% | 96.8% | 8.6% |
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 Widefield. 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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