Census-designated place · Colorado
Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield, census-designated place, in El Paso County, Colorado. Security-Widefield had 37,345 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,220). GEOID 0868847.
Residents, 2020-2024
37,345
±2,220 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 38,639
Median household income
$91,142
±$5,192 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$387,500
±$7,637 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,793
±$135 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Security-Widefield and what county is it in?
Security-Widefield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in El Paso County, Colorado. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 3,007 residents per square mile in 2020.
Security-Widefield is in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Security-Widefield, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Security-Widefield's population at 37,345 (±2,220). The 2020 Census counted 38,639 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Security-Widefield is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,345 ±2,220 | 742,999 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,393 ±631 | 290,190 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.11 | 2.48 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 13,875 ±641 | 303,482 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Security-Widefield?
The median resident of Security-Widefield is 35.9 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.1%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±1.5 | 35.1 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±2.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±1.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.7 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.1% ±3.1 pts | 18.7% | +4.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.9% ±3.2 pts | 65.6% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | +3.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9% ±2.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.5% ±1.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±1.9 pts | 12.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.9% ±2.6 pts | 41.9% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±1.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±2.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Security-Widefield earn?
Half of Security-Widefield's 13,393 households earn less than $91,142 a year (±$5,192), against $90,363 in El Paso County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $85,351 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,142 ±$5,192 | $90,363 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,794 ±$7,202 | $116,684 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,734 ±$2,787 | $46,133 | +$5,662 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.5 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±7.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±1.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.1 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±1.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Security-Widefield?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Security-Widefield's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,500 by its owner (±$7,637). The median renter pays $1,793 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,500 ±$7,637 | $461,000 | +$127,454 |
| Median gross rent | $1,793 ±$135 | $1,696 | +$177 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9% ±10.3 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,934 ±$89 | $2,145 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2% ±2.3 pts | 66.2% | +5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.8% ±2.3 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 13,875 ±641 | 303,482 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±5.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.5% ±1.4 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.4% ±2.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Security-Widefield work and get to work?
72.1% of Security-Widefield's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Security-Widefield | El Paso County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±2.3 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±4.1 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±3.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±2.6 pts | 16.8% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±1.2 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Security-Widefield?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Security-Widefield, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,696 (Tract 45.07) to $139,183 (Tract 45.18).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 43El Paso County | 6,048 | $104,167 |
| Tract 45.02El Paso County | 6,678 | $105,930 |
| Tract 41El Paso County | 5,214 | $76,912 |
| Tract 45.18El Paso County | 6,871 | $139,183 |
| Tract 45.06El Paso County | 5,707 | $74,525 |
| Tract 42El Paso County | 3,697 | $82,857 |
| Tract 45.07El Paso County | 2,837 | $63,696 |
| Tract 45.19El Paso County | 5,232 | $89,146 |
| Tract 45.20El Paso County | 2,235 | $95,893 |
| Tract 45.13El Paso County | 3,655 | $65,492 |
| Tract 45.01El Paso County | 4,290 | $59,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Security-Widefield) · Census block assignment files
How does Security-Widefield compare with other places in Colorado?
Security-Widefield ranks 102nd of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 25th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 221 |
| Median household income | 102nd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 146th | 220 |
| Median home value | 152nd | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 81st | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 143rd | 216 |
| Median age | 147th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st | 218 |
| Work from home | 127th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 130th | 221 |
Security-Widefield's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Security-Widefield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Security-Widefield?
10 of the 57 figures for Security-Widefield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Security-Widefield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.