Monument
Town in El Paso County, Colorado
Monument is a town in El Paso County, Colorado, with 10,399 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,975 ft (2,126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodmoor, 2.2 miles N.
- 10,399residents (2020 Census)
- 6,975 ftelevation · 2,126 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.9 km²
- 1,428 / sq mipopulation density
- 80132main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Monument
Monument is a home rule town situated at the base of the Rampart Range in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Monument is one of the three communities that make up the Tri-Lakes area, along with Palmer Lake and Woodmoor. Monument is bordered by Pike National Forest on the west, Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Academy to the south, Bald Mountain, True Mountain, and Spruce Mountain to the north, and Black Forest and rolling plains to the east. Monument was first settled as a stop along the Rio Grande Railroad in 1872, and the area was incorporated as a town called Henry's Station in 1879, but the name was later changed to Monument. The town population was 10,399 at the 2020 United States census, a 88% increase from a population of 5,530 in 2010 and a 528% increase from a population of 1,971 in 2000.
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Living in Monument
- Median household income
- $128,816
- Median home value
- $636,700
- Median rent
- $1,929/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Monument had 10,399 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,399 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,428 per sq mi (551 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monument at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,399 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.28 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0729° N, 104.8470° W |
| ZIP codes | 80132, 80921 |
| Official website | townofmonument.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0851800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monument
- Woodmoor2.2 mi N
- Gleneagle2.6 mi SE
- Palmer Lake4.2 mi NW
- Air Force Academy5.5 mi S
- Black Forest9.0 mi E
- Larkspur11.0 mi N
- Cascade-Chipita Park12.0 mi SW
- Woodland Park12.5 mi SW
- Green Mountain Falls13.3 mi SW
- Perry Park14.5 mi NW
- Colorado Springs14.9 mi S
- Manitou Springs15.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Monument
What county is Monument in?
Monument is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of Monument, CO?
10,399 people lived in Monument at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monument, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80132. Other ZIP codes: 80921.
What is the elevation of Monument?
6,975 feet (2,126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monument?
Woodmoor (2.2 mi), Gleneagle (2.6 mi), Palmer Lake (4.2 mi), Air Force Academy (5.5 mi), Black Forest (9.0 mi).
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