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Fort Carson

Colorado · 13,813 residents · 27.969 sq mi
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Fort Carson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,340. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,091 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,813
+31%since 2000
from 10,566 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
494 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
+1%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024Fort Carson
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,340
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,883 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,227
+11%since 2000
from $12,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,091
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(6,098)
Black19.4%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,626)
Asian2.1%(221)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.8%(7,377)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(9,079)
Black11%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,124)
Asian2.1%(289)
Other7.8%(1,071)
Diversity Score67.9%(9,384)
Diversity Score
68
−3%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
41.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Carson, Colorado?

Fort Carson, Colorado has about 13,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Carson, Colorado?

The typical household in Fort Carson, Colorado earns about $36,340 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 $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Carson, Colorado?

About 12.1% 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 23.7% 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 2,504 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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