Monument, CO Demographics

A map of Monument's Population by Race

Monument, Colorado has an estimated population of 11,735, a large increase from the 10,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monument, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monument has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monument, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monument is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monument was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monument's White Population

9,790 residents of Monument, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monument is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Monument ranks 235th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Monument's population has increased from 79.8% to 83.4%.

Monument is more White than neighboring Gleneagle (79.1% White), Palmer Lake (82.2% White), Air Force Academy (68.9% White), and Larkspur (82.4% White). Monument is less White than neighboring Woodmoor (88.7% White).

Monument's Black Population

79 residents of Monument, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monument is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Monument ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Black residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Monument is more Black than neighboring Woodmoor (0% Black), and Larkspur (0% Black). Monument is less Black than neighboring Gleneagle (2% Black), Palmer Lake (0.8% Black), and Air Force Academy (8.8% Black).

Monument's Asian Population

335 residents of Monument, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monument is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Monument ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. Asian residents' share of Monument's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.9%.

Monument is more Asian than neighboring Woodmoor (1% Asian), Palmer Lake (0.2% Asian), and Larkspur (0% Asian). Monument is less Asian than neighboring Gleneagle (4.8% Asian), and Air Force Academy (4.1% Asian).

Monument's Hispanic Population

1,033 residents of Monument, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monument is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Monument ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Monument's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

Monument is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodmoor (4.1% Hispanic), and Gleneagle (7.6% Hispanic). Monument is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer Lake (10.4% Hispanic), Air Force Academy (12.5% Hispanic), and Larkspur (13.7% Hispanic).

Monument's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monument, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monument is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Monument ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Monument is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmoor (0.9% Native American/Other), Gleneagle (1.6% Native American/Other), Palmer Lake (3.7% Native American/Other), and Air Force Academy (1.2% Native American/Other).

Monument's Multiracial Population

498 residents of Monument, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monument is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Monument ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.2%.

Monument is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmer Lake (2.8% Multiracial), and Larkspur (3.8% Multiracial). Monument is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodmoor (5.4% Multiracial), Gleneagle (4.9% Multiracial), and Air Force Academy (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.