Security-Widefield, Colorado

{{short description|Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Use American English|date=January 2026}} {{infobox settlement  |official_name = Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado |other_name = |settlement_type = census-designated place |motto =  |image_skyline = Security-Widefield, Colorado.JPG |imagesize = |image_caption = Looking northwest along Widefield Blvd. towards Fontaine Blvd. |image_map = El_Paso_County_Colorado_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Security-Widefield_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = |map_caption = Location of the Security-Widefield CDP in El Paso County, Colorado  |pushpin_map = USA#USA Colorado |pushpin_relief = |pushpin_label = {{nowrap|Security-Widefield CDP}} |pushpin_label_position = top |pushpin_map_caption = Location of the Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado.  |coordinates = {{coord|38.7486|-104.7141|type:city_region:US-CO_source:GNIS-2409300|name=Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado|display=it}} |coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=GNIS>{{cite gnis|id=2409300|name=Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado|access-date=December 10, 2025}}</ref> |elevation_ft = 5847 |elevation_footnotes = <ref name=GNIS/> |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Colorado |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = El Paso<ref name=COcounty>{{cite web|url=https://dola.colorado.gov/dlg_lgis_ui_pu/publicCounties.jsf|title=Colorado Counties|publisher=Colorado Department of Local Affairs|access-date=December 10, 2025}}</ref>  |government_type = unincorporated communities |governing_body = El Paso County<ref name=COcounty/> |leader_title = |leader_name = |established_title =  |established_date =  |unit_pref = US |area_footnotes = <ref name=CO_CDP_2020>{{cite web|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/tigerwebmain/Files/bvp20/tigerweb_bvp20_cdp_2020_co.html|title=State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=December 21, 2020}}</ref> |area_total_km2 = 34.905 |area_land_km2 = 33.653 |area_water_km2 = 1.252 |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi =  |population_as_of = 2020 |population_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Security-Widefield_CDP,_Colorado?g=160XX00US0868847 |title=Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado |author=United States Census Bureau|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date=April 16, 2023 |quote=}}</ref> |population_note = |population_total = 38,639 |population_density_km2 = auto |population_density_sq_mi = auto  |timezone = MST |utc_offset = −07:00 |timezone_DST = MDT |utc_offset_DST = −06:00  |postal_code_type = ZIP code<ref name=ZIPcode>{{cite web|url=https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?bycitystate|title=ZIP Code Lookup|publisher=United States Postal Service|access-date=December 10, 2025}}</ref> |postal_code = Colorado Springs 80911, 80913, 80925<br/>Fountain 80817 |area_code_type = Area code |area_code = 719 |blank_name = GNIS IDs |blank_info = Security {{GNIS 4|203683}}<br/>Widefield {{GNIS 4|193620}} |blank1_name = GNIS CDP ID |blank1_info = {{GNIS 4|2409300}} |blank2_name = FIPS code |blank2_info = {{FIPS|08|68847}} |website = |footnotes = }}

'''Security-Widefield''' is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the unincorporated communities of Security and Widefield located in, and governed by, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Security-Widefield CDP was 38,639 at the United States Census 2020.<ref name="Census 2020" /> The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. Both the Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80911, 80913, and 80925) and the Fountain post office (Zip Code 80817) serve the area.<ref name=ZIPcode/>

==History== {{Unreferenced section|date=January 2025}} The S.A. Wilson Elementary School in Security-Widefield is a school built in 1959-61. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

In March 1991, Widefield was the site of the crash of United Airlines Flight 585, which killed all 25 persons aboard. The crash was later determined to have been caused by a defect in the design of the Boeing 737-200's rudder power control unit.

==Geography== East-west running Fontaine Boulevard divides Security and Widefield into two parts. Local convention usually regards Security as the section that is northwest of Fontaine Boulevard, with Widefield considered to be along the northern and southeastern sections of Fontaine adjacent to the City of Fountain. Security and Widefield neighborhoods are connected historically to their respective water towers. Much of the northern section of Fontaine is served by the Security Water and Sanitation District, whereas a small northern section as well as the southern section are served by the Widefield Water and Sanitation District including areas east of Grinnell.{{Citation needed|date=April 2026}}

At the 2020 United States Census, the Security-Widefield CDP had an area of {{convert|34.905|km2|acres|disp=flip}}, including {{convert|1.252|km2|acres|disp=flip}} of water.<ref name=CO_CDP_2020/>

==Demographics== <!-- As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 29,845 people, 9,960 households, and 8,187 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|2,055.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,177 housing units at an average density of {{convert|700.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 74% European American, 10.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.6% of the population.

There were 9,960 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,911, and the median income for a family was $51,029. Males had a median income of $32,353 versus $24,684 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,697. About 4.9% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. --> The United States Census Bureau initially defined the {{nowrap|Security CDP}} for the {{nowrap|1960 United States census.}} The CDP was expanded to the {{nowrap|Security-Widefield CDP}} for the {{nowrap|1970 United States census.}}

===2020 census===

As of the 2020 census, Security-Widefield had a population of 38,639. The median age was 34.4 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.7 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A68847&in=state%3A08|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=March 15, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL"/>

97.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.3% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A68847&in=state%3A08|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=March 15, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

There were 13,030 households in Security-Widefield, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.9% were married-couple households, 15.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

There were 13,412 housing units, of which 2.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A68847&in=state%3A08|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=March 15, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 24,618 || 63.7% |- | Black or African American || 3,574 || 9.2% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 526 || 1.4% |- | Asian || 1,122 || 2.9% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 412 || 1.1% |- | Some other race || 2,348 || 6.1% |- | Two or more races || 6,039 || 15.6% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 8,145 || 21.1% |} {{Historical populations |title = Security-Widefield CDP, Colorado |type = US |align = left |source = United States Census Bureau |1960| 9,017 |1970|15,297 |1980|18,768 |1990|23,822 |2000|29,845 |2010|32,882 |2020|38639 }} {{clear|left}} ==Education== Students are served by the Widefield School District 3.<ref>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st08_co/schooldistrict_maps/c08041_el_paso/DC20SD_C08041.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: El Paso County, CO|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|date=December 17, 2020|access-date=2025-08-08}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st08_co/schooldistrict_maps/c08041_el_paso/DC20SD_C08041_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> {{clear}}

==See also== {{portal|Geography|History|United States|Colorado}} *Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area *Front Range Urban Corridor *List of census-designated places in Colorado *List of populated places in Colorado *United Airlines Flight 585 {{clear}}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{sister project links|auto=yes}} *[https://www.colorado.gov/ State of Colorado] **[https://www.historycolorado.org/ History Colorado] *[https://www.uncovercolorado.com/towns/security-widefield/ Security-Widefield @ UncoverColorado.com] *[https://www.securitypubliclibrary.org/ Security Public Library] *[https://securitywsd.com/ Security Water District & Security Sanitation District] *[https://www.wsd3.org/ Widefield School District] **[https://parksandrec.wsd3.org/ Widefield Parks & Recreation] *[https://www.wwsdonline.com/ Widefield Water and Sanitation District] *[https://www.elpasoco.com/ El Paso County website] {{El Paso County, Colorado|collapse_state=expanded}} {{Colorado}} {{authority control}}

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Security-Widefield, Colorado

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