Census tract · El Paso County
Census Tract 51.17, El Paso County, Colorado
Census Tract 51.17, GEOID 08041005117, in El Paso County, Colorado, entirely within Colorado Springs. 4,211 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±415); the 2020 Census counted 4,026.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,211
±415 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,026
Median household income
$103,705
±$21,627 (90% margin)
El Paso County: $90,363
Median home value
$461,100
±$17,961 (90% margin)
El Paso County: $461,000
Median gross rent
$2,411
±$291 (90% margin)
El Paso County: $1,696
Where is Census Tract 51.17?
Census Tract 51.17 is one of 167 census tracts in El Paso County, Colorado. It covers 1.01 square miles of land, 4,006 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 08041005117, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 51.17: Tract 51.12 ($93,393), Tract 51.13 ($111,772), Tract 51.16 ($113,571), Tract 51.18 ($95,447), Tract 51.24 ($124,271) and Tract 56.01 ($97,431). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 51.17?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 51.17's population at 4,211 (±415) in 1,670 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,026 residents and 1,634 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 51.17 | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,211 ±415 | 487,887 |
| Households | 1,670 ±182 | 202,515 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.23 | 2.36 |
| Housing units | 1,670 ±182 | 211,353 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 51.17?
The median resident of Census Tract 51.17 is 36.6 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.5%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 51.17 | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±3.2 | 35.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.9 pts | 21.8% |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±4.9 pts | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±4.8 pts | 19.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.9% ±5.5 pts | 65.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 7.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 24.2% ±6.2 pts | 14.2% |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±4.4 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6% ±2.0 pts | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.8% ±7.9 pts | 42.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3% ±5.1 pts | 17.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±7.1 pts | 80.4% |
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 Census Tract 51.17 earn?
Half of the 1,670 households in Census Tract 51.17 earn less than $103,705 a year (±$21,627), against $90,363 across El Paso County: 57th highest of the county's 166 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 51.17 | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,705 ±$21,627 | $84,818 |
| Mean household income | $128,541 ±$21,272 | $111,431 |
| Per capita income | $49,719 ±$7,612 | $46,513 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% ±3.3 pts | 9.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5% ±6.8 pts | 10.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±4.3 pts | 9.8% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.5 pts | 97.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.7% ±2.1 pts | 94.4% |
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 Census Tract 51.17?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Census Tract 51.17's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $461,100 by its owner (±$17,961). The median renter pays $2,411 a month including utilities, and 61.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 51.17 | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $461,100 ±$17,961 | $452,600 |
| Median gross rent | $2,411 ±$291 | $1,648 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.8% ±20.4 pts | 43.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,029 ±$177 | $2,063 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7% ±9.3 pts | 60.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.3% ±9.3 pts | 39.1% |
| Housing units | 1,670 ±182 | 211,353 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±6.7 pts | 60.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±6.3 pts | 12.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% |
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 Census Tract 51.17 get to work?
66.7% of Census Tract 51.17's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 51.17 | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±6.5 pts | 68.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±8.4 pts | 70.0% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±4.7 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±6.4 pts | 17.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±4.2 | 22.7 min |
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
How does Census Tract 51.17 compare with the other tracts in El Paso County?
Among El Paso County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 51.17 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In El Paso County | In Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 167 | 53rd of 116 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th of 167 | 66th of 116 |
| Median household income | 57th of 166 | 32nd of 116 |
| Per capita income | 55th of 167 | 38th of 116 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 159 | 40th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 158 | 10th of 114 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 96 | 49th of 71 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 166 | 37th of 116 |
| Median age | 83rd of 167 | 56th of 116 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th of 159 | 38th of 115 |
The tracts next to it on El Paso County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 79 | 54th | $104,552±$26,099 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 68.02 | 55th | $104,500±$16,957 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 43 | 56th | $104,167±$13,212 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 51.17 | 57th | $103,705±$21,627 |
| Tract 46.01 | 58th | $103,050±$17,119 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 37.08 | 59th | $100,938±$28,116 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 51.20 | 60th | $100,257±$12,381 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 51.17?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 51.17 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections