More about Colorado SpringsColorado Springs is a middle-sized city, located just east of the geographic center of the state of Colorado in the United States. It has a population of 360,890 (according to the 2000 census) and is the second largest city in Colorado. At elevation 6,035 feet, it is situated near the base of one of the most famous American peaks, Pikes Peak, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is 68 miles to the north. The city is the county seat of El Paso County1. Colorado Springs Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 360,890 people, 141,516 households, and 93,117 families residing in the city. The population density is 750.2/km² (1,942.9/mi²). There are 148,690 housing units at an average density of 309.1/km² (800.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 80.66% White, 6.56% Black or African American, 0.88% Native American, 2.82% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 5.01% from other races, and 3.85% from two or more races. 12.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 141,516 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% are non-families. 27.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.06. In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $45,081, and the median income for a family is $53,478. Males have a median income of $36,786 versus $26,427 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,496. 8.7% of the population and 6.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Near steady temperature in the teens. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs 29 to 45. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 16 to 27. West winds up to 10 mph. Saturday...Sunny. Highs 24 to 44. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 19 to 29. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Sunday...Partly cloudy. Highs 30 to 42. Lows 8 to 24. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Highs 30 to 42. Lows 8 to 24. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs 36 to 47. Monday Night...Mostly clear. Lows 11 to 24. Highs 28 to 44. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Lows 11 to 24. Highs 28 to 44. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 23. Highs 27 to 39. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 23. Highs 27 to 39. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 8 to 26. Highs 15 to 37. Thanksgiving Day...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 8 to 26. Highs 15 to 37. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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