Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cascade-Chipita Park is a small community located in Colorado, within El Paso County. The total population is 1,412. It ranks as the 195th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cascade-Chipita Park is 53.3 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cascade-Chipita Park is $119,531. This is 25% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 48% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 15.2%. This is 229% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $514,900. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cascade-Chipita Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

48.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.9%. Notably, 23.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.