Living in Black Forest, Colorado: Population, Location, and Notable Events

SEF Construction and Landscape is proud to call Black Forest, Colorado, home. For over two decades, we've been lucky to raise our kids and complete incredible landscaping projects in this rural area of Colorado. We've decided to collect some basic information about Black Forest to show our appreciation and also to help out prospective homeowners looking to buy a home here.

Black Forest Demographic Info

Black Forest is an unincorporated community located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is situated northeast of Colorado Springs and has a population of around 15,250 as of the 2020 census. The area is known for its dense stands of ponderosa pines, as well as its proximity to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Black Forest Geographic Info

Geographically, the Black Forest spans an area of around 217 square miles, and has an elevation of around 6,200 feet above sea level. The community is situated on the eastern edge of the Pikes Peak region and is known for its rolling hills, forests, and grasslands. This ecological diversity allows you to choose the home that's best for you. Do you want to be nestled in with the trees? Are wide open grasslands and a clear view of the mountains more your style? Black

Black Forest offers the best of all worlds when it comes to location. You have easy access to amenities in Colorado Springs and Monument while being able to enjoy a peaceful backyard as well as mountain access. A quick 15-minute drive and you're on I-25, ready to travel across Colorado.

Notable Events in Black Forest

Notable events in Black Forest include the Black Forest Fire, which started on June 11, 2013 and burned 14,280 acres, destroyed 486 homes and killed two people. Another notable event is the Black Forest Trail, which is a 2.5-mile trail that winds through the pine forests of the Black Forest Regional Park.

We Love Black Forest. We Hope You Do Too

Whether you've been here for decades or plan to move shortly, we're glad that you're part of the Black Forest community. We all do our parts to make this a beautiful place to live. And SEF's special contribution is landscaping.

Please reach out to our team if you're in the market for reliable, fairly priced landscaping in Black Forest.

We're happy to meet with you to develop a plan. Don't wait until the late spring rush to get your project scheduled and secured. Call today!