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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Air Force Academy

Colorado · 9,062 residents · 9.989 sq mi
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Air Force Academy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,018. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

9,062
+20%vs 2000
vs 7,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
907 / sq mi
+20%vs 2000
vs 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
20.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 20.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Air Force Academy
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,018
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,947
−28%vs 2000
vs $11,088 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$478
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $843 in 2000
US average: $450
0.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
100.0% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(7,797)
Black8.4%(758)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(515)
Asian3.4%(306)
Other2.2%(201)
Diversity Score40.8%(3,699)
41
+5%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.6 min
−19%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

Air Force Academy, Colorado has about 9,062 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Air Force Academy, Colorado earns about $30,018 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 $478 a month.

How educated are people in Air Force Academy, Colorado?

About 32.8% 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 4.4% of people in Air Force Academy, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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