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Population: 612,827 (includes El Paso, Fremont and Teller counties)

Major Cities & Towns: Colorado Springs (372,544); Canon City (15,648); Fountain (15,675); Woodland Park (6,953); Manitou Springs (5,136)

Projected Population, 2010: 684,400

Per capita Income: $28,565

Labor Force: 315,308

Unemployment Rate: 6.4%

Average Wages: El Paso County ($34,684); Fremont County ($28,808); Teller County ($25,428)

Commercial Airports: Colorado Springs Airport

Major Highways: Interstate 25, US Hwys. 24 & 50

Railroads: Union Pacific/Southern Pacific; Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Higher Education: University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Colorado College, U.S. Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak Community College

Major Attractions: U.S. Olympic Training Center, Air Force Academy, Broadmoor Hotel, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Cripple Creek/Victor Historic District and gaming casinos