Stratmoor (Stratmoor Hills and Valley) 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.[3] The Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80906).[4]
Stratmoor, Colorado | |
|---|---|
 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 | 6.874 km2 (2.654 sq mi) |
| • Land | 6.819 km2 (2.633 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.055 km2 (0.021 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,762 m (5,781 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,518 |
| • Density | 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Colorado Springs 80906 |
| Area code | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410011[2] |
History
editPartial annexation by the City of Fountain
editA 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.[5][6]
Geography
editThe Stratmoor CDP has an area of 1,699 acres (6.874 km2), including 14 acres (0.055 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics
editThe 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
editThe Harrison School District 2 serves Stratmoor Hills.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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, and retail giants Walmart and Sam's Club opened in 2015. An additional strip mall opened in the South Academy Highlands Area in 2017 with retailers including US Patriot Tactical Gear, Sally Beauty Supply, 5-Star Nutrition, and Go Wireless. New fast-food chain restaurants including Mod Pizza, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and Starbucks also opened during 2017 and 2018 in the Highlands area.
- ^ "General city [map]". City of Fountain, Geographical Information Systems. City of Fountain. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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