Manitou Springs is a city located in El Paso County Colorado. Manitou Springs has a 2024 population of 4,537. Manitou Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.84% annually and its population has decreased by -6.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,876 in 2020.
The average household income in Manitou Springs is $113,214 with a poverty rate of 7.99%. The median age in Manitou Springs is 44.1 years: 41.9 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manitou Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,384 | 90.43% |
| Other race | 180 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 86 | 1.77% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,349 | 2.04 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 1,190 | 1.13 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Married | 1,013 | 2.99 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Male | 89 | 3.47 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 57 | 2.12 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 5.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,170 | 31.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 861 | 23.54% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 14.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 755 | 20.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,264 | 3,125 | 1,872 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 271 | 109 |
| Other Race | 87 | 87 | 8 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | 11 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,086 | $50,868 | $44,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,206 | $100,428 | $88,821 |
| High School Graduate | $30,069 | $0 | $25,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,668 | $55,658 | $53,393 |
| Some College | $40,766 | $23,857 | $43,706 |
$53,668
Average Earnings
$55,658
Average Male
$53,393
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.28% of Manitou Springs residents speak only English, while 5.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,249 | 305 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 358 | 39 | 10.89% |
| Multiple | 75 | 24 | 32% |
| Native | 86 | 18 | 20.93% |
| Other | 163 | 15 | 9.2% |
7.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.7%
Male Poverty Rate
3.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manitou Springs is Multiple, with 32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manitou Springs is White, with 7.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.87% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.49% |
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
| Female Employed | 1.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,264 | $166,292 |
| Households | $72,775 | $113,214 |
| Married Families | $156,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,971 | $60,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
544
Number of Veterans
480
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 295 |
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 286 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 75+ | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 14.23% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 6.34% |
| Native American | 11 | 12.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.28%
Born in Manitou Springs
94.78%
Native Born
5.22%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
4.13%
Naturalized
94.78% of Manitou Springs residents were born in the United States, with 26.28% having been born in Colorado. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,113 | -85 | -2.02% |
| 2028 | 4,198 | -85 | -1.98% |
| 2027 | 4,283 | -84 | -1.92% |
| 2026 | 4,367 | -85 | -1.91% |
| 2025 | 4,452 | -85 | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 4,537 | -85 | -1.84% |
| 2023 | 4,622 | -88 | -1.87% |
| 2022 | 4,710 | -124 | -2.57% |
| 2021 | 4,834 | -42 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 4,876 | -523 | -9.69% |
| 2019 | 5,399 | 63 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 5,336 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 5,307 | 33 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 5,274 | 49 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 5,225 | 31 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,194 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 5,208 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 5,181 | 84 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 5,097 | 93 | 1.86% |
| 2010 | 5,004 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,980 | 445 | 9.81% |
| 1990 | 4,535 | 60 | 1.34% |
| 1980 | 4,475 | 197 | 4.6% |
| 1970 | 4,278 | 652 | 17.98% |
| 1960 | 3,626 | 1,046 | 40.54% |
| 1950 | 2,580 | -1,533 | -37.27% |