Population 11,968 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodland Park
Household size in Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Woodland Park are small: just 2.24 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 2.59, 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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Woodland Park 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 44.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Woodland Park is older than the great majority of Colorado cities.
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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in Woodland Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Woodland Park
Renters in Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Woodland Park is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 8.9 points from 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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Woodland Park 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 12.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Woodland Park is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $856 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $938 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,485 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,922 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,066 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Woodland Park runs $1,922 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,066 a month from 2006–10, a 125% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Woodland Park
Bachelor's degrees in Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Woodland Park (43.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Woodland Park: 96.5% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 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 Woodland Park
| Period | Woodland Park | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Woodland Park has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 11 of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Woodland Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | 2.24 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 21.7% | 5.0% | 1990 | $1,922 | 43.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Green Mountain Falls | 2.09 | 50.4 | 3.5% | 22.6% | 38.9% | 1959 | $1,622 | 49.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 2.15 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,490 | 56.9% | 93.8% | 8.8% |
| Pine Crest | 2.46 | 49.4 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1992 | $2,211 | 47.0% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
| Divide | 2.15 | 51.7 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,610 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 6.8% |
| Cascade | 2.14 | 51.6 | 8.4% | 15.8% | 13.9% | 1979 | $1,548 | 57.4% | 95.1% | 10.8% |
| Air Force Academy | 2.28 | 22.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 5.7% | 1968 | $1,723 | 32.4% | 97.6% | 3.0% |
| Palmer Lake | 2.86 | 46.5 | 3.6% | 11.0% | 4.3% | 1994 | $2,219 | 48.1% | 97.1% | 4.2% |
| Manitou Springs | 1.99 | 46.4 | 8.6% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 1956 | $1,365 | 54.1% | 97.4% | 8.7% |
| Gleneagle | 2.65 | 46.9 | 3.2% | 10.6% | 6.3% | 1996 | $2,184 | 68.4% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| Monument | 2.89 | 41.6 | 9.7% | 14.8% | 4.1% | 2002 | $2,020 | 58.8% | 97.3% | 4.8% |
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 Woodland Park. 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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