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Monument, Colorado, in El Paso county, is 18 miles N of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Part of the surrounding Colorado Springs metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Monument is home to some 1,971 residents.
In Monument, about 65% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Monument tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
In 2000, Monument had a median family income of $54,211. The large segment of the population in Monument with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Colorado. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Monument.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($13,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Monument. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Monument was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In Monument, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Monument strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Monument to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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