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.[3] The Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80906, 80910, and 80911) serves the area.[4]
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.[5][6]
Geography
The Stratmoor CDP has an area of 1,699 acres (6.874 km2), including 14 acres (0.055 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics
The 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
The Harrison School District 2 serves Stratmoor Hills.
See also
References
- ^ 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. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ 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.
External links
- The Stratmoor Hills Neighborhood Association
- Stratmoor Hills Water District & Stratmoor Hills Sanitation District
- Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District
- Harrison School District Two
- El Paso County website
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |