80908 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80908, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80908 is a zip code in El Paso County, Colorado, which covers Black Forest-Peyton CCD, Colorado Springs CCD, and Elsmere, with a total population of 20,622 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 80908 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80908.

The estimated population of people living in 80908 is 20,622, with a median age of 39.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80908 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,622
+5.06%
+23.80%
2020
19,628
+6.07%
-
2019
18,505
+3.92%
-
2018
17,807
+6.9%
-
2017
16,657
 - -

Population of 80908 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80908 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.2%
81.9%
 -2.08%
Black/African American
3.7%
3.2%
 +15.63%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
8.4%
 +3.57%
Asian
2.2%
1.4%
 +57.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
4.7%
 +6.38%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80908 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 80908 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80908 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80908 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.3 +1.29% 38.5 +0.79% 40.1 +1.78%
2020 38.8 -5.6% 38.2 -7.51% 39.4 -3.43%
2019 41.1 +2.75% 41.3 +4.82% 40.8 +0.99%
2018 40 -1.23% 39.4 -3.43% 40.4 +0.75%
2017 40.5 - 40.8 - 40.1 -

The median age of the 80908 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 80908 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,110 +52.23% 1,103 +3.35% 1,669 1,132
10 to 19 1,360 +32.41% 1,317 +18.76% 1,826 1,567
20 to 29 573 +24.18% 730 +32.11% 723 974
30 to 39 910 +39.44% 1,120 +20.91% 1,291 1,357
40 to 49 1,071 +38.46% 1,019 +31.89% 1,544 1,370
50 to 59 1,218 +24.45% 1,458 -2.16% 1,522 1,415
60 to 69 1,272 +2.14% 1,207 +20.4% 1,299 1,467
70+ 576 +16.43% 613 +28.92% 673 793

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80908 zip code is $120,204.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 80908.

  • Under 25
    $93,261.00
  • 25 to 44
    $127,689.00
  • 45 to 64
    $132,350.00
  • 65 and over
    $97,717.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80908 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 80908, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 80908 is currently $146,017.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

20.88% of households in 80908 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 80908 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80908 is $51,048.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80908 by the total population of 80908.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80908 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80908 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    24.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80908 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80908 zip over the age of 16 is 15,658.

Of those people, a total of 69.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 80908 is 65.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 80908 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,230 44.50% 27.80%
20 to 24 years 798 90.40% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 899 77.40% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 1,063 86.00% 8.20%
35 to 44 years 3,004 90.80% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 2,904 85.50% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,528 75.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,794 65.40% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,757 26.00% 3.10%
75 years and over 681 9.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80908. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,935 68.30% 5.00%
Black or African American 497 90.70% 5.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 71.90% 0.00%
Asian 391 78.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 53 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 750 77.70% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,176 81.50% 11.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,100 67.20% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80908 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 80908 is 10,170, with median earnings of $56,938.00.

Women in 80908 are earning approximately 55.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,170 $56,938.00
Male 5,479 $80,436.00
Female 4,691 $44,857.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80908 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,655 $108,903.00
Business and Financial 770 $73,430.00
Computer and Mathematical 764 $104,350.00
Architecture and Engineering 469 $116,964.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $107,150.00
Community and Social Service 101 $53,073.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 513 $44,152.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 229 $40,673.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,329 $46,947.00
Healthcare Support 284 $33,363.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $65,357.00
Law Enforcement 195 $82,109.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $12,548.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $40,438.00
Personal Care and Service 276 $7,500.00
Sales 1,008 $30,735.00
Office and Administrative Support 826 $28,287.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $36,397.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $65,089.00
Production 252 $75,446.00
Transportation and Material Moving 359 $36,615.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80908 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 80908.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,260 $118,667.00 395 $96,250.00
Business and Financial 360 $80,758.00 410 $72,744.00
Computer and Mathematical 651 $103,363.00 113 $107,101.00
Architecture and Engineering 373 $115,893.00 96 $125,197.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $0.00 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 101 $53,073.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $70,250.00 415 $36,016.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $62,500.00 145 $33,719.00
Healthcare Practitioners 376 $125,063.00 953 $43,872.00
Healthcare Support 112 $0.00 172 $26,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $95,750.00 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 182 $81,094.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $16,771.00 156 $11,071.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $40,188.00 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $4,030.00 173 $17,159.00
Sales 460 $26,954.00 548 $41,336.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $13,750.00 614 $31,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $36,397.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $65,089.00 0 $0.00
Production 115 $51,797.00 137 $76,052.00
Transportation and Material Moving 249 $68,688.00 110 $31,346.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,111 households in 80908, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,651 families living in the 80908 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 80908:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,096 138 417 1,460
Average Household Size 3.34 4.16 3.22 1.16
Total Families 5,096 138 417 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.65 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 5,651 families living in 80908, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80908:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,501 housing units in 80908.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,111 94.80%
Vacant 390 5.20%

6.15% of the total 7,501 housing units in 80908 are rental units. This is approximately 461 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,579 are occupied by the owner - or 87.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80908 is $1,443.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80908 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    71
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    169
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    56
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    91
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    40

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80908 is $546,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80908 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    48
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    244
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,469
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,423
  • $1,000,000 or more
    328

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80908. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80908 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    105
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    253
  • 1970 to 1979
    723
  • 1980 to 1989
    653
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,194
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,567
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,791
  • 2014 or later
    114

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 80908 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    81
  • 1 vehicle available
    717
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,864
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,449

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80908 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80908 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80908.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    395
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    704
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,014
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,217
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,354
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,670
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    460
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    344
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    394
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    335
  • 90 or more minutes
    319

Summary

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