The population of Colorado Springs, CO was estimated to be 496,000 in 2022. The median age of the Colorado Springs population is 34.7.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO is about 2% lower than the national average. The median household income in Colorado Springs is $67,719.
Colorado Springs, CO Education
High School Graduate: 21%
Some College: 26%
Associates Degree: 12%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 42%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 67%
High School Graduate: 74%
Some College: 79%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 7%
High School Graduate: 7%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Colorado Springs, CO. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: El Paso
Colorado Springs Job Market
Colorado Springs is a beautiful large city of over 460,000 at the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs has placed second on US News' Best Places to Live in the USA. Top industries in Colorado Springs include Professional and Business Services, Government (largely the defense industry), and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Colorado Springs is growing continuously and has been in a state of growth for the past century. People like working in Colorado Springs because of its proximity to outdoor activities, an abundance of museums and parks, and its beautiful surroundings. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations is slightly lower and cost of living is slightly higher in Colorado Springs than in the rest of the US.