Manitou Springs

City in El Paso County, Colorado

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Manitou Springs is a city in El Paso County, Colorado, with 4,858 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,358 ft (1,938 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cascade-Chipita Park, 7.4 miles NW.

About Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.

The city population was 4,858 at the 2020 United States census. Students are served by Manitou Springs School District 14 and Manitou Springs High School.

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Living in Manitou Springs

Median household income
$85,000
Median home value
$561,200
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Median age
47.3
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Manitou Springs, CO population

Manitou Springs had 4,858 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,858
Density1,543 per sq mi (596 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Manitou Springs at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyEl Paso County
TypeCity
Population4,858 (2020)
Land area3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Elevation6,358 ft (1,938 m)
Coordinates38.8575° N, 104.9129° W
ZIP code80829
Official websitemanitousprings-co.gov
Census code (GEOID)0848445

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Manitou Springs

What county is Manitou Springs in?

Manitou Springs is in El Paso County, Colorado.

What is the population of Manitou Springs, CO?

4,858 people lived in Manitou Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Manitou Springs, CO?

The ZIP code of Manitou Springs is 80829.

What is the elevation of Manitou Springs?

6,358 feet (1,938 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Manitou Springs?

Cascade-Chipita Park (7.4 mi), Green Mountain Falls (7.8 mi), Colorado Springs (8.2 mi), Stratmoor (9.4 mi), Air Force Academy (9.8 mi).

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