El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County: One of the 64 counties in the U.S. is El Paso County. S. Colorado State. The 2010 Census reported an El Paso County population of 622,263. The 2018 estimate by the Census Bureau shows that, after the City and County of Denver, it is the second most populated county in Colorado. Colorado Springs, the second most populous city in Colorado, is the county seat. The Colorado Springs, Colorado, Metropolitan Statistical Area includes El Paso County. El Paso County is situated in the 5th congressional district of Colorado. El Paso County has traditionally voted for the Republican presidential nominee in presidential elections since its formation in 1871.
About
El Paso County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 622,263 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 728,310 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colorado Springs. The county was created 163 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about El Paso County
| Population : | 728,310 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| Different from : | El Paso County, El Paso County |
| Twitter username : | epcpio |
| Area : | 5516 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Ute Pass |
| Altitude : | 14,114 feet / 4302 meters |
| Capital : | Colorado Springs |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 18:36:25 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
El Paso County is located at 38°49'56"N 104°31'32"W (38.8320900, -104.5255800). It has 7 neighbors: Elbert County, Crowley County, Douglas County, Fremont County, Lincoln County, Pueblo County and Teller County.
El Paso County map
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The largest city of El Paso County is Colorado Springs with a population of 482,131. Other cities include, Fountain population 31,017, Fort Carson population 13,813, Manitou Springs population 5,461 and Palmer Lake population 3,037. See all El Paso County cities & populated places.
El Paso County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Fountain | 31,017 | City in Colorado, United States |
| Cimarron Hills | 16,161 | Census designated place |
| Fort Carson | 13,813 | United States Army installation |
| Black Forest | 13,116 | Census designated place |
| Woodmoor | 8,741 | Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Monument | 8,152 | Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Stratmoor | 6,900 | Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado |
| Gleneagle | 6,611 | Census designated place |
| Manitou Springs | 5,461 | City in Colorado |
| Palmer Lake | 3,037 | City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Calhan | 827 | Statutory Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Ramah | 131 | Human settlement in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of El Paso County
El Paso County has 7 neighbours.
- Elbert County county in Colorado, United States
- Crowley County county in Colorado, United States
- Douglas County county in Colorado, United States
- Fremont County county in Colorado, United States
- Lincoln County county in Colorado, United States
- Pueblo County county in Colorado, United States
- Teller County county in Colorado, United States
Demographics
The population of El Paso County increased by 14.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 622,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 637,305 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 646,003 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 655,209 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 663,129 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 674,001 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 688,277 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 700,099 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 712,089 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 720,403 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 728,310 | 1.09% | estimation process |
People born in El Paso County (1)
American politician (1907-1969) Harold Patten was born in El Paso County
Other places with the same name (2)
- El Paso County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 841,286 people.
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Thornton | 148,113 | The seventh most populous city in Colorado. |
