Stratmoor, Colorado

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Stratmoor, Colorado
Census-designated place
Ths sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
Ths sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
Location in El Paso County and the state of Colorado
Location in El Paso County and the state of Colorado
Coordinates: 38°46′32″N 104°46′55″W / 38.77556°N 104.78194°W / 38.77556; -104.78194Coordinates: 38°46′32″N 104°46′55″W / 38.77556°N 104.78194°W / 38.77556; -104.78194
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyEl Paso County[1]
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2)
 • Land2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,900
 • Density2,400/sq mi (910/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
80906
Area code(s)719

Stratmoor is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 6,900 at the 2010 census.[2]

Geography[edit]

Stratmoor is located at 38°46′32″N 104°46′55″W / 38.77556°N 104.78194°W / 38.77556; -104.78194 (38.775644, -104.781840).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), of which 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.68%, is water.

Partial annexation by the City of Fountain[edit]

A portion of the Stratmoor CDP was annexed by the City of Fountain in 2014. Specifically, the area annexed is 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 a Walmart store, a Sam's Club, and a strip mall.[4][5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 6,650 people, 2,209 households, and 1,705 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,283.3 people per square mile (882.3/km2). There were 2,284 housing units at an average density of 784.2 per square mile (303.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.65% White, 12.27% African American, 2.06% Native American, 2.59% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 9.16% from other races, and 8.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.56% of the population.

There were 2,209 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,662, and the median income for a family was $39,145. Males had a median income of $26,514 versus $22,463 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,776. About 9.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Stratmoor CDP, Colorado". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "City of Fountain 2019 –2020 biennial budget". City of Fountain, Colorado. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2019-05-06. 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, and retail giants Walmart and Sam's Club opened in 2015. An additional strip mall opened in the South Academy Highlands Area in 2017 with retailers including US Patriot Tactical Gear, Sally Beauty Supply, 5-Star Nutrition, and Go Wireless. New fast-food chain restaurants including Mod Pizza, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and Starbucks also opened during 2017 and 2018 in the Highlands area.
  5. ^ "General city [map]". City of Fountain, Geographical Information Systems. City of Fountain. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links[edit]

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