Colorado · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
South Colorado Springs
A Census profile of the South Colorado Springs Public Use Microdata Area in Colorado, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 132,496 people, with a median household income of $72,083 and a median age of 33.0.
How South Colorado Springs compares to Colorado
- Median household income here is $72,083, $24,802 below the Colorado figure of $96,885.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 23.7%, 24.2% below the Colorado figure of 47.9%.
- Homeownership here is 58.2%, 7.8% below the Colorado figure of 66.0%.
- The poverty rate here is 11.6%, 2.1% above the Colorado figure of 9.5%.
South 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 | $72,083 | $96,885 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $48,629 | $74,677 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% | 9.5% | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Education | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 47.9% |
| Health | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 13.6% | 8.1% | |
| Private insurance | 61.6% | 70.6% | |
| Public insurance | 41.1% | 32.2% | |
| With a disability | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| Commute | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 25 min | 26 min | |
| Drove to work | 86.2% | 73.6% | |
| Public transit to work | 1.3% | 1.7% | |
| Worked from home | 8.0% | 19.8% |
| Housing | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,000 | $550,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,633 | $1,825 | |
| Rent as % of income | 36.0% | 31.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.2% | 66.0% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Vehicles per household | 2 | 2 | |
| No vehicle | 5.0% | 5.2% | |
| Single-family detached | 61.9% | 62.1% | |
| Broadband internet | 95.1% | 94.7% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,496 | 5,957,494 | |
| Average age | 33.0 | 39.2 | |
| Married (15+) | 47.8% | 51.0% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.8% | 23.2% | |
| Black | 8.1% | 3.9% | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.4% |
South Colorado Springs — FAQ
What is the population of the South Colorado Springs PUMA?+
The South Colorado Springs PUMA in Colorado has a population of 132,496, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in South Colorado Springs, CO?+
Median household income in the South Colorado Springs PUMA is $72,083, 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 South 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.