Monument Town, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 1971 people, 725 households, and 550 families residing in the town. The population density was 426.1 people per square mile (164.52/kmē), making its Colorado's 79th least densely populated town. There were 770 housing units at an average density of 166.3 per square mile (64.21/kmē). The average household size was 2.72 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 105.3 females. The median age was 30.9 years, The median age of males was 30.9 years, for females the median age was 31 years. The racial makeup of the town was 1813 White, 18 Black or African American, 28 American Indian, 19 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 53 from two or more races and 40 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $50000, it is Colorado's 92nd wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $54211, it is 110th wealthiest town by median family income in Colorado. The per capita income for the town was $19878, making its Colorado's 148th highest town by per capita income. The median income was $26782, The median income for males was $35811 versus $19097 for females.
In 2000, 615 pupils and students, of which 44.23% are male and 55.77% are female, 31.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.24% nursery or pri school, 6.5% kindergarten, 51.06% elementary school, 16.26% high school and 15.93% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1971 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1975 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1979 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2488 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2497 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2495 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2504 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2516 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2544 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2554 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2588 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 25 | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 140 | 174 | 314 |
| High school | 45 | 55 | 100 |
| College or graduate school | 32 | 66 | 98 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument town, Colorado | $50000 | $54211 | $19878 |
| El Paso County, Colorado | $46844 | $53995 | $22005 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |