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Fort Carson

Colorado · 17,693 residents · 27.969 sq mi
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Fort Carson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,144. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,687 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,693
+67%since 2000
from 10,566 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
633 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
−1%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024Fort Carson
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,144
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,883 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,601
+69%since 2000
from $12,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,687
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
99.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(9,386)
Black13.2%(2,343)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(3,843)
Asian3%(523)
Other7.8%(1,371)
Diversity Score79.7%(14,105)
Diversity Score
80
+14%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
32.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Carson, Colorado?

Fort Carson, Colorado has about 17,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Carson, Colorado earns about $52,144 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 $1,687 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Carson, Colorado?

About 18.2% 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 10.6% 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 6,384 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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