El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County: One of the 64 counties in the U.
About
El Paso County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 622,263 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 728,310 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colorado Springs. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
El Paso County at a glance
El Paso County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Colorado counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
Colorado SpringsPopulation 482,131
Top linked places
Quick Facts about El Paso County
| Population | 728,310 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| Different from | El Paso County, El Paso County |
| Twitter username | epcpio |
| Area | 5516 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8321,-104.5256 |
| Named for | Ute Pass |
| Altitude | 14,114 feet / 4302 meters |
| Capital | Colorado Springs |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:11:24 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 29℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
El Paso County is located at 38°49'56"N 104°31'32"W (38.8320900, -104.5255800). It has 7 neighbors: Elbert County, Crowley County, Douglas County, Fremont County, Lincoln County, Pueblo County and Teller County.
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The largest city of El Paso County is Colorado Springs with a population of 482,131. Other cities include, Fountain population 31,017, Fort Carson population 13,813, Monument population 8,152 and Manitou Springs population 5,461. See all El Paso County cities & populated places.
El Paso County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Fountain | 31,017 | City in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Carson | 13,813 | United States Army installation |
| Black Forest | 13,116 | Census designated place |
| Woodmoor | 8,741 | Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Monument | 8,152 | Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Stratmoor | 6,900 | Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado |
| Gleneagle | 6,611 | Census designated place |
| Manitou Springs | 5,461 | City in Colorado |
| Palmer Lake | 3,037 | City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Calhan | 827 | Statutory Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Ramah | 131 | Human settlement in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of El Paso County increased by 14.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 622,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 637,305 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 646,003 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 655,209 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 663,129 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 674,001 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 688,277 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 700,099 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 712,089 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 720,403 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 728,310 | 1.09% | estimation process |
People born in El Paso County (1)
American politician (1907-1969) Harold Patten was born in El Paso County
Other places with the same name (1)
- El Paso County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 841,286 people.
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Thornton | 148,113 | The seventh most populous city in Colorado. |