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Crime in Monument summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Monument. Key points include:
There were 252 total crimes in Monument in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Monument is 1,984.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Monument is 141.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Monument is 1,842.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Monument is -6.38% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Monument Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Monument / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 252 | 1,984.1 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 141.7 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 23.6 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 102.4 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 234 | 1,842.4 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 212.6 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 183 | 1,440.8 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 189.0 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Monument summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Monument. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Monument is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Monument is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Monument is $755,938.
The median income in Monument is $128,816.
Monument's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Monument Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Monument | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 205 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Monument, CO Weather
The average high in Monument is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
There are 44.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.3 inches of precipitation each year with 67.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Monument |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Monument Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Monument
The current population in Monument is 11,735. The population has increased 141.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,735 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 11,035 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 10,548 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 10,026 | 30.4% |
| 2020 | 7,691 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 7,398 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 7,065 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 6,760 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 6,346 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 6,252 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,226 | 11.4% |
| 2013 | 5,588 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 5,403 | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 5,153 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 4,869 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Monument
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Monument is:
83.4% White with 9,790 White residents.
0.7% African American with 79 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 335 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 498 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 1,033 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Monument | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Monument
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Monument is 54.0% female with 6,342 female residents.
Monument is 46.0% male with 5,393 male residents.
| Gender | Monument | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.0% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Monument for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Monument completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Monument completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Monument completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Monument completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Monument completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Monument completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Monument completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Monument completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Monument completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Monument | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Monument, Colorado
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3.8% of households in Monument earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Monument earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Monument earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Monument earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Monument earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Monument earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Monument earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Monument earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.3% of households in Monument earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.1% of households in Monument earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Monument | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.1% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
