Advertising in Colorado Springs, CO

According to the 2010 Census, Colorado Springs had a population of 416,427. It is the second most populous city in the state of Colorado, behind Denver, and the 41st most populous city in the United States. The estimated population for the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area was 645,613 in 2010. Colorado Springs is located in the center of Colorado. 6,035 feet of this city is one mile above sea level, because it sits at the base of Pikes Peak, which is part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is often referred to as “The Springs.” In 2006, in the “Best Places to Live” issue by Money magazine, it said that Colorado Springs was the number one “Best Big City.” In addition, Colorado Springs was rated number one in Outside’s 2009 list of America’s Best Cities.

Colorado Springs Demographics

Population*: 306,074 (18+)
White American: 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
African-American: 6.3%
From other races: 5.5%
From two or more races: 5.1%
Asian American: 3.0%
Median household income: $45,081

Events in Colorado Springs

Arbor Day FestivitiesFestival of Lights CelebrationPikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Balloon ClassicGarden of the Gods 10-Mile RunRide for the Brand Championship Ranch Rodeo
Celebration ProductionsMicrobrewer’s ExpositionSprings Spree
Cool Science FestivalOktoberfestSt. Patrick’s Day Parade
El Paso County FairPikes Peak International Hill ClimbVeterans Day Parade

Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Freedom Expo Center.

Sports in Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado Springs BlizzardColorado Springs Men’s PremierColorado Springs Rugby Football ClubColorado Springs Cricket Club

Businesses of Note: Companies of note headquartered in Colorado include AIMCO, American Furniture Warehouse, Boston Market, Budget Truck Rental, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Crocs, Dish Network, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Flying Dog Brewery, Jolly Rancher, Noodles & Company, Pearl Izumi, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Quizno’s, Red Robin, RE/MAX International, SCI Fidelity Records, The Sports Authority, and Western Union.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Vladimir Jones, CoPilot Creative, V.S. Advertising, Visual Image Advertising, Blakely & Company, Inc., Ackerman McQueen, Graham Advertising, Bellandi Group, LLC, SmallWerks, Inc., Helium Creative Design Studio, Access Research Network, HDI, CsK Strategic Marketing, Inc., CityStar Group, Inc., Scottrade (PR) SS PR, Red Energy Public Relations, Raylations, LLC, Campbell Public Relations, Daily Planet Public Relations, Gain-Stavall, Inc., Think PR, and O’Donnell Agency, Inc.

Colleges: There are two public universities located within the city limits: University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), and Colorado State University (CSU). Private colleges in the city include the Colorado College, Colorado Technical University, and University of the Rockies (UoR).

Must see destinations in Colorado Springs, CO

Battlefield ColoradoGarden of the GodsOlympic Training CenterStarr Kempf’s Metal Sculptures
Cheyenne MountainGhost Town MuseumPalmer ParkUS Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain ZooGlen Eyrie CastlePikes PeakWestern Museum of Mining & Industry
Colorado Springs Fine Arts CenterNational Museum of WWII AviationRed Rock CanyonWill Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumNorth Cheyenne Canon Park & Starsmore Discovery CenterRock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Focus on the Family Welcome CenterOld Colorado City Historic DistrictSplash

For more information on Colorado Springs, please visit the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Website.

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