The 2010 census recorded a population of 4,992 in Manitou Springs, CO. The city is served by Manitou Springs High School District 14. The climate in Manitou Springs is humid continental with four distinct seasons: warm, dry summers, cold, snowy winters, and pleasant springs. There are no significant racial or ethnic groups in the city, but it is generally warm and pleasant.
The median age of residents in Manitou Springs is 42.7. Native-born residents are 43.6% white, while those who were born in other countries were 16.6% black. Foreign-born residents in Manitou Springs are mostly European, with Belgium and France representing the highest percentage of ethnicity. The poverty rate in Manitou Springs is 8.3%, and a low percentage of residents lives in poverty.
The area is prone to earthquakes, and the number of recent tremors is seven times higher than the national average. The earthquake activity in Manitou Springs is eighty-two percent higher than the average for Colorado and the U.S. El Paso County has recorded 17 natural disasters, the same as the US average (15).
The town is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. Manitou Springs is located near the foothills of Pike's Peak. Residents commonly refer to the city as "the Springs."