Facts about the Town of Monument
Growth
The Town of Monument has been aggressively annexing property and approving new development on a course to more than double the town, both in land and population, within the next five years. Land from within the Triview Metropolitan District has been the source of aggressive annexation, rezoning and residential development approvals by the Town of Monument during 2006.

The annexation of the following developments (during the late 2005 to 2006 time frame) will increase the number of Dwelling Units (or residences) in the town by 1500 +/-, effectively doubling the population:

  • Home Place Ranch (part of the Higby / Beck Ranch with approximately 431 acres and 900+ proposed home sites);
  • Promontory Pointe (part of the Walters Ranch with approximately 140 acres and 270+ proposed home sites);
  • Sanctuary Pointe (the former Baptist Camp property with approximately 600 acres and 300+ proposed home sites);


History
Founded in 1879 and incorporated in 1881, the Town of Monument is one of the oldest established communities in the State of Colorado.


Population
Throughout its history, Monument has grown at a pace that has lead most areas in Northern El Paso County.

U.S. Census:
2005:   2508 (estimated)
2000:   1971 (official)
1990:   1020 (official)
1980:     690 (official)
1970:     393 (official)

Source: US Census Bureau

DOLA, State of CO:
2005:   4510 (+8%)
2004:   4174 (+20%)
2003:   3478 (+12%)
2002:   3098 (+25%)
2001:   2481 (+26%)

Source: CO Municipal Population Data - CO Dept. of Local Affairs (Oct. 2006)

Town of Monument / State of CO:
2003:   3243 (estimate - 06/2003)
2002:   2810 (estimate - 06/2002)

Source: Population Estimates - Town of Monument (04/24/2003)



Taxes
Sales Tax Property Tax
BRRTA
City
County
State 		1.0%*
3.0%
1.0%
2.9%
2005
2004
2003 		6.408 Mills
6.454 Mills
6.469 Mills

Source: Accounting & Finance - Town of Monument

* Starts July 1st, 2008 - Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority temporary Sales Tax to fund Baptist Road / I-25 interchange improvements.
Note: BRRTA district is roughly Baptist Road from Old Denver Highway to Fox Run, including the Jackson Creek commercial / residential areas. Retail centers include: King Soopers, Monument Marketplace, Monument Ridge (under development), & Timbers (under development).