Fort Carson
Fort Carson is a city of 18,019 people in Colorado. The median age is 22.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 7,453 people. 66% were living in the same home a year earlier. Getting to work takes 11 minutes on average.
What stands out about Fort Carson
What changed most since 1990
- Black share23.3% → 10.8% (−12.5 pts)US over the same years: +0.2 pts
- White share61.3% → 54.1% (−7.1 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
- Poverty rate8.3% → 15.3% (+7.1 pts)US over the same years: −0.8 pts
Among the 27 cities and towns in the Colorado Springs metro
- 18th in household income$66,237
- 18th in share with a bachelor's degree25.6%
- 1st in diversity score79.7
Its weight in El Paso County
Fort Carson's population equals 2.4% of El Paso County's. Its number of residents 65 and older equals 0.0% of the county's. Its number of people who work from home equals 0.3% of the county's.
Population & growth
Income & economy
Housing
Race & ethnicity
Detailed origins & ancestry
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
+ 1 more asian origin group with data
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Education
Commute & transportation
Work & employment
People & community
Health coverage
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Veterans
Share of the 789 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Fort Carson, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,309 | $50,745 | – | 12.7% | 69.6 |
| 2000 | 10,566 | $63,545 | $185,080 | 15.5% | 75.3 |
| 2010 | 13,813 | $52,278 | – | 12.1% | 65.7 |
| 2020 | 17,693 | $63,201 | – | 18.2% | 80.9 |
| 2024 | 18,019 | $66,237 | – | 25.6% | 79.7 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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How many people live in Fort Carson, Colorado?
Fort Carson, Colorado has about 18,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fort Carson, Colorado?
The typical household in Fort Carson, Colorado earns about $66,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fort Carson, Colorado expensive?
In Fort Carson, Colorado, the typical rent is about $2,180 a month.
How educated are people in Fort Carson, Colorado?
About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Carson, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fort Carson, Colorado?
About 15.3% of people in Fort Carson, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
Has Fort Carson, Colorado grown since 1990?
Yes, Fort Carson, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,710 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024