Stratmoor, Colorado
Stratmoor, Colorado | |
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The sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor. | |
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in El Paso County, Colorado | |
Stratmoor Location of the Stratmoor CDP in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°46′23″N 104°46′43″W / 38.77306°N 104.77861°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.654 sq mi (6.874 km2) |
| • Land | 2.633 sq mi (6.819 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.055 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,781 ft (1,762 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,518 |
| • Density | 2,476/sq mi (955.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Colorado Springs 80906 |
| Area code | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410011[2] |
Stratmoor is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) of which is both located, and governed by El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Stratmoor CDP was 6,518 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80906).[4]
History
Partial annexation by the City of Fountain
A portion of the Stratmoor CDP was annexed by the City of Fountain in 2014. Specifically, the area annexed was a 60-acre parcel just to the west of Interstate 25 at Exit 135 and north of South Academy Boulevard. The annexed land now includes several retailers and restaurants.[5][6]
Geography
The Stratmoor CDP has an area of 1,699 acres (6.874 km2), including 14 acres (0.055 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Stratmoor CDP for the 1980 United States census.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5,519 | — |
| 1990 | 5,854 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 6,650 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 6,900 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 6,518 | −5.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education
The Harrison School District 2 covers the majority of the CDP. A small piece is within the Widefield School District 3.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratmoor, Colorado
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Stratmoor CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "City of Fountain 2019 –2020 biennial budget". City of Fountain, Colorado. December 11, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
In 2014, the City annexed in approximately 60 acres off of I-25 Exit 135 known as the South Academy Highlands. This land is being developed as a commercial district.
- ^ "General city [map]". City of Fountain, Geographical Information Systems. City of Fountain. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ Geography Division (December 17, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: El Paso County, CO (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2025. - Text list