Colorado · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
Central Colorado Springs
A Census profile of the Central Colorado Springs Public Use Microdata Area in Colorado, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 101,510 people, with a median household income of $71,068 and a median age of 41.9.
How Central Colorado Springs compares to Colorado
- Median household income here is $71,068, $25,817 below the Colorado figure of $96,885.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 40.6%, 7.3% below the Colorado figure of 47.9%.
- Homeownership here is 52.5%, 13.5% below the Colorado figure of 66.0%.
- The poverty rate here is 12.0%, 2.5% above the Colorado figure of 9.5%.
Central Colorado Springs vs. Colorado vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The CO and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,068 | $96,885 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $53,042 | $74,677 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.0% | 9.5% | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Education | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 47.9% |
| Health | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 10.2% | 8.1% | |
| Private insurance | 65.4% | 70.6% | |
| Public insurance | 37.3% | 32.2% | |
| With a disability | 18.3% | 12.4% |
| Commute | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 22 min | 26 min | |
| Drove to work | 82.8% | 73.6% | |
| Public transit to work | 2.1% | 1.7% | |
| Worked from home | 12.3% | 19.8% |
| Housing | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,378 | $1,825 | |
| Rent as % of income | 33.0% | 31.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 52.5% | 66.0% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 | |
| Vehicles per household | 1.8 | 2 | |
| No vehicle | 6.0% | 5.2% | |
| Single-family detached | 55.1% | 62.1% | |
| Broadband internet | 96.0% | 94.7% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,510 | 5,957,494 | |
| Average age | 41.9 | 39.2 | |
| Married (15+) | 44.6% | 51.0% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% | 23.2% | |
| Black | 5.4% | 3.9% | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.4% |
Central Colorado Springs — FAQ
What is the population of the Central Colorado Springs PUMA?+
The Central Colorado Springs PUMA in Colorado has a population of 101,510, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in Central Colorado Springs, CO?+
Median household income in the Central Colorado Springs PUMA is $71,068, compared with $96,885 across Colorado and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Colorado contains 45 PUMAs.
Where does this Central Colorado Springs data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.