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- Manitou Springs is 0% more densely populated than Blacksburg.
- People are 126.5% more likely to be married in Manitou Springs.
- The Median Age is 20.9 years older in Manitou Springs.
 Blacksburg, VAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,912329,725,481
 Female Population45.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201042,580  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,980285,036,114
 Population - 199034,590  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now27.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,574.993.4
 Land Area19.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Blacksburg, VAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2030.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Blacksburg, VAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian11.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Blacksburg, VAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Married Population21.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married73.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.102.60
 Households12,708  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,20280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children41.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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