Colorado Springs is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is the most populous city in El Paso County, with a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census. It is the second-most populous city and the most extensive city in the state of Colorado, and the 39th-most-populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Geography:
- Located in east-central Colorado on Fountain Creek.
- Lies 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver.
- Sits at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains, with Pikes Peak as a prominent landmark.
- Characterized by a semi-arid steppe climate.
Features:
- Renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities in nearby mountains.
- Home to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Centers.
- Nicknamed “Olympic City USA” due to its association with the Olympics.
- Houses the iconic Garden of the Gods park, featuring red-sandstone rock formations.
- Offers a diverse economy with significant sectors in tourism, healthcare, and technology.
Significance:
- A major center for tourism and outdoor recreation in Colorado.
- Plays a vital role in the state’s economy and culture.
- Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to sustainability.
Colorado Springs is the home rule city that is the county seat and the most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and most extensive city in the state of Colorado, and the 40th-most-populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, which had 755,105 residents in 2020, and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is located in east-central Colorado on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver.
Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
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Colorado Springs skyline and the Front Range | |
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| Nicknames: Olympic City USA, The Springs | |
 Location of the City of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado | |
  Colorado Springs Location of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Colorado Springs Colorado Springs (Colorado) | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′02″N 104°49′17″W / 38.8339°N 104.8214°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Incorporated | June 19, 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | home rule city |
| • Mayor | Yemi Mobolade (I) |
| Area | |
• Total | 195.761 sq mi (507.019 km2) |
| • Land | 195.399 sq mi (506.082 km2) |
| • Water | 0.362 sq mi (0.937 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,011 ft (1,832 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 478,961 |
• Estimate (2024) | 493,554  |
| • Rank | 2nd in Colorado 40th in the United States |
| • Density | 2,400/sq mi (940/km2) |
| • Urban | 632,494 (US: 66th) |
| • Urban density | 3,156.7/sq mi (1,218.8/km2) |
| • Metro | 755,105 (US: 79th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| GDP | |
| • Metro | $47.905 billion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 80901–80951, 80960, 80962, 80970, 80977, 80995, 80997 |
| Area code | 719 |
| GNIS city ID | 2410198 |
| FIPS code | 08-16000 |
| Website | coloradosprings |
At 6,035 feet (1,839 m), the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. It is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6,000 feet (1,800 m) in elevation.
