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Air Force Academy

Colorado · 6,727 residents · 9.989 sq mi
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Air Force Academy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,474. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Renters pay a median $2,264 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,727
−11%since 2000
from 7,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
673 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Air Force Academy
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,474
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,629
+77%since 2000
from $11,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+16%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,264
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $843 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(5,964)
Black5.6%(422)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(654)
Asian2.8%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(2,920)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(4,637)
Black8.8%(593)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(840)
Asian4.1%(278)
Other5.6%(379)
Diversity Score62.1%(4,176)
Diversity Score
62
+60%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
77.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
92.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 96.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
Female
33.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

Air Force Academy, Colorado has about 6,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

The typical household in Air Force Academy, Colorado earns about $69,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Air Force Academy, Colorado expensive?

In Air Force Academy, Colorado, the typical rent is about $2,264 a month.

How educated are people in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Air Force Academy, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

About 18.7% of people in Air Force Academy, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Air Force Academy, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Air Force Academy, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,335 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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