Highway signs and guardrails, Surfacing and paving
El Paso County Budget Department
El Paso County, Colorado has a population of more than 575,000 and over 215,000 households. The county s administrative office is located in Colorado Springs, Colo. With more than 150,000 acres of open space, El Paso County, Colorado offers a variety of activities for residents and visitors, such as hunting, fishing, camping, mountain climbing, hiking and soaring. In addition, the county provides several other facilities and services for residents and visitors, including equestrian and rodeo sports, golf facilities, the United States Olympic Training Center, the Pikes Peak Center and the World Arena Ice Hall. Its range of services includes business development assistance, employer services, parks and recreation facilities, elections and voting services, real estate, emergency management and environmental services. The county government provides a variety of services in the areas of financial and family assistance, health care, nutrition programs and senior citizen services.