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 $106,582 with a poverty rate of 9.85%. The median age in Manitou Springs is 44.9 years: 41.6 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manitou Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,319 | 90.05% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 128 | 2.67% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 86 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,302 | 2.07 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 1,087 | 1.12 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 1,053 | 2.91 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Male | 100 | 3.38 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 62 | 2.16 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 1.96% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,093 | 29.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 865 | 23.6% |
| High School Graduate | 612 | 16.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 824 | 22.48% |
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 | 3,168 | 1,779 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 231 | 101 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | 11 |
| Other Race | 84 | 84 | 12 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 52 | 30 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,145 | $51,745 | $46,759 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,750 | $95,750 | $95,000 |
| High School Graduate | $32,667 | $38,711 | $25,781 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,706 | $52,481 | $55,756 |
| Some College | $39,500 | $23,068 | $46,466 |
$54,706
Average Earnings
$52,481
Average Male
$55,756
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.8% of Manitou Springs residents speak only English, while 8.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,228 | 413 | 9.77% |
| Other | 123 | 22 | 17.89% |
| Multiple | 94 | 19 | 20.21% |
| Native | 86 | 17 | 19.77% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 10 | 3.6% |
9.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.82%
Male Poverty Rate
2.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manitou Springs is Multiple, with 20.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manitou Springs is Hispanic, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.92% |
| Some College | 14.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.83% |
| Male Employed | 9.97% |
| Female Employed | 1.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,148 | $137,444 |
| Households | $76,550 | $106,582 |
| Married Families | $124,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,487 | $67,745 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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
497
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 286 |
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 75+ | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 12.44% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 12.23% |
| Native American | 11 | 12.79% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 18.33% |
| Islander | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
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
26.17%
Born in Manitou Springs
93.37%
Native Born
6.63%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
5.5%
Naturalized
93.37% of Manitou Springs residents were born in the United States, with 26.17% having been born in Colorado. 1.13% 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% |