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Stratmoor, Colorado
The sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
The sign for the Stratmoor Hills subdivision in Stratmoor.
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in El Paso County, Colorado
Location of the Stratmoor CDP in El Paso County, Colorado
Stratmoor, Colorado is located in the United States
Stratmoor, Colorado
Stratmoor, Colorado
Location in the United States
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
5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,518
 • Density 2,455.9/sq mi (948.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
Colorado Springs 80906, 80910, and 80911
Area code(s) 719
GNIS feature Stratmoor CDP

Stratmoor (commonly known as Stratmoor Hills) is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in 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. The Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80906, 80910, and 80911) serves the area.

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 a Walmart store, a Sam's Club, and a strip mall.

Geography

The Stratmoor CDP has an area of 1,699 acres (6.874 km2), including 14 acres (0.055 km2) of water.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Stratmoor CDP for the 1980 United States Census.

Stratmoor CDP, Colorado
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 serves Stratmoor Hills.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Stratmoor para niños

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