About Monument, Colorado · Local facts
Monument, Colorado: Population & Elevation
How many people live in Monument, Colorado? How high above sea level is the town? Here’s the difference between the latest Census estimate, the last official population count, and the elevation usually associated with the town.
Monument at a glance · 2026 reference
Population, altitude, ZIP code and location
The figures above describe the incorporated Town of Monument in El Paso County, Colorado—not every unincorporated neighborhood with a Monument mailing address. Nearby Palmer Lake (80133) and northern Colorado Springs neighborhoods have distinct boundaries and statistics.
01 / Monument’s population
How many people live in Monument, Colorado?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Monument’s population at 13,813 residents as of July 1, 2025. That is an estimate, not a door-to-door count. The last decennial Census counted 10,399 residents in April 2020, compared with 5,530 in April 2010.
The 2025 estimate represents rapid growth from the Town’s April 2020 estimates base. Population has expanded alongside residential construction, commercial activity and demand for services along the I-25 corridor.
Population counts apply to residents within the municipal boundary. For local housing research, the wider ZIP code includes places with different town or county services, and those households should not be assumed to be part of the incorporated-town population.
Monument population over time
5,530 residents — a baseline before several large Monument neighborhoods reached later phases.
10,399 residents — the official ten-year Census count.
13,813 residents — the most recent Census estimate available as of October 2026, subject to revision.
Growth note: the Census reports a 32.9% increase from its April 2020 estimates base through July 2025. Do not confuse that estimate-based comparison with the growth between two decennial counts.
02 / Elevation and altitude
What is the elevation of Monument, Colorado?
Monument sits at approximately 6,975 feet (2,126 meters) above sea level. The Town’s published wayfinding and streetscape study gives 6,975 feet as the community elevation. It is a useful geographic reference rather than a surveyed elevation for every street or house.
Monument occupies the Palmer Divide between Denver and Colorado Springs. Terrain rises toward Mount Herman and the foothills; homes in wooded, hillside and valley locations can sit at different elevations even within the same ZIP code.
That altitude shapes daily conditions. Temperatures can be cooler, snow can linger in shaded locations, winds can be strong on exposed ridges, and winter driving can differ from lower areas of Colorado Springs. Individual conditions depend on the specific location and weather event.
What 6,975 feet means
Approximate equivalent above mean sea level.
Monument’s position along the higher terrain between the Denver Basin and Colorado Springs.
A real estate listing should rely on location-specific mapping for its lot’s elevation—not assume every address is precisely 6,975 feet.
Altitude vs. mountain peaks: Monument’s municipal elevation is not the height of Mount Herman or any single nearby summit.
What the ZIP code doesn’t tell you
Town boundaries and the greater Monument area are different.
Incorporated Monument
The U.S. Census population estimate applies to residents inside Town boundaries. Town zoning, council representation and municipal development review apply to properties within that boundary.
80132 mailing addresses
Woodmoor, King’s Deer, Jackson Creek and nearby acreage neighborhoods may have different jurisdiction, utility, HOA or special district arrangements. Check the individual property to see whether it falls inside the Town or unincorporated El Paso County.
For property decisions, use the Town boundary map, county assessor records and recorded documents instead of inferring municipal status from a ZIP code.
About Monument: government, permits and growth → · Monument neighborhoods and ZIP areas →
Local facts FAQ
Monument, Colorado population and elevation questions
What is Monument’s population in 2026?
As of October 2026, the latest published U.S. Census estimate is 13,813 residents for July 1, 2025. A new 2026 estimate is not yet available.
How high is Monument above sea level?
The Town cites approximately 6,975 feet above sea level, or about 2,126 meters.
How many residents were counted in 2020?
The 2020 decennial Census counted 10,399 people in the incorporated Town of Monument.
Does 80132 have the same population as Monument?
No. A ZIP code can extend outside municipal boundaries. Town population figures should not be treated as totals for every 80132 address.
Data sources and editorial note
Official population and elevation references
The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page supplies the population estimates and decennial Census values. Monument’s wayfinding/street-design study supplies the commonly cited town elevation. Both describe the overall community and should not replace address-specific verification.
Census Bureau: Monument QuickFacts ↗ · Town elevation source ↗
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