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Manitou Springs, CO vs Fort Lupton, CO

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Highlights
- Household income in Fort Lupton, is 4% more than it is in Manitou Springs and is 1% below the National Average.
- Manitou Springs unemployment rate is 6.8%.
- Fort Lupton unemployment rate is 6.9%.
 Manitou Springs, COFort Lupton, COUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock4.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth48.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.6%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$49,738  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$68,295$69,021
 Family Median Income$140,341  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Manitou Springs, COFort Lupton, COUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock14.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.4%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock15.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K16.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Manitou Springs, COFort Lupton, COUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.5%6.5%
 Community, social services1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.4%1.2%
 Education, library13.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock10.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock17.1%13.1%
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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Reviews for Fort Lupton    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Fort Lupton..pros/ cons Pros 1. very low crime rate 2. very nice people 3. cheap cost of living Cons 1. awful job market 2. very limited cultural scene 3. like  More

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