Stratmoor, Colorado

Stratmoor, Colorado
Census-designated place
The sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
The sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in El Paso County, Colorado
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in El Paso County, Colorado
Stratmoor is located in the United States
Stratmoor
Stratmoor
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in the United States
Coordinates: 38°46′23″N 104°46′43″W / 38.77306°N 104.77861°W / 38.77306; -104.77861 (Stratmoor CDP, Colorado)[2]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyEl Paso County
Government
[1]
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
[2]
 • Total
2.654 sq mi (6.874 km2)
 • Land2.633 sq mi (6.819 km2)
 • Water0.021 sq mi (0.055 km2)
Elevation
[1]
5,781 ft (1,762 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
6,518
 • Density2,476/sq mi (955.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[4]
Colorado Springs 80906
Area code719
GNIS feature ID2410011[1]

Stratmoor is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) of which is both located, and governed by El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Stratmoor CDP was 6,518 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80906).[4]

History

Partial annexation by the City of Fountain

A portion of the Stratmoor CDP was annexed by the City of Fountain in 2014. Specifically, the area annexed was a 60-acre parcel just to the west of Interstate 25 at Exit 135 and north of South Academy Boulevard. The annexed land now includes several retailers and restaurants.[5][6]

Geography

The Stratmoor CDP has an area of 1,699 acres (6.874 km2), including 14 acres (0.055 km2) of water.[2]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Stratmoor CDP for the 1980 United States census.

Stratmoor CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
19805,519—    
19905,854+6.1%
20006,650+13.6%
20106,900+3.8%
20206,518−5.5%
Source: United States Census Bureau

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Stratmoor had a population of 6,518. The median age was 32.4 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.5 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 2,341 households in Stratmoor, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.3% were married-couple households, 21.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 2,479 housing units, of which 5.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
Race Number Percent
White 3,739 57.4%
Black or African American 613 9.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 148 2.3%
Asian 157 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 0.4%
Some other race 752 11.5%
Two or more races 1,083 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,088 32.0%

Education

The Harrison School District 2 covers the majority of the CDP. A small piece is within the Widefield School District 3.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratmoor, Colorado
  2. ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  3. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Stratmoor CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "City of Fountain 2019 –2020 biennial budget". City of Fountain, Colorado. December 11, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2019. In 2014, the City annexed in approximately 60 acres off of I-25 Exit 135 known as the South Academy Highlands. This land is being developed as a commercial district.
  6. ^ "General city [map]". City of Fountain, Geographical Information Systems. City of Fountain. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  10. ^ Geography Division (December 17, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: El Paso County, CO (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2025. - Text list
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