Air Force Academy is a CDP located in El Paso County Colorado. Air Force Academy has a 2024 population of 6,662. Air Force Academy is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually but its population has increased by 4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Air Force Academy is $95,521 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Air Force Academy is 20.9 years: 21 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Air Force Academy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,097 | 76.06% |
| Black or African American | 623 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 228 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.73% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 672 | 3.36 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 515 | 3.47 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 64 | 5.05 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.09 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 29 | 2.76 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 1.42% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 8.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 15.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 19.41% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 12.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 497 | 41.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 791 | 778 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 191 | 187 | 33 |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 18 |
| Other Race | 63 | 59 | 9 |
| Asian | 29 | 25 | 15 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,750 | $62,750 | $73,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,417 | $93,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,829 | $64,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,061 | $51,324 | $59,091 |
| Some College | $48,191 | $49,342 | $26,607 |
$52,061
Average Earnings
$51,324
Average Male
$59,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.63% of Air Force Academy residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,592 | 388 | 24.37% |
| Black | 136 | 5 | 3.68% |
| Other | 116 | 4 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 4 | 1.16% |
17.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
12%
Male Poverty Rate
23.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Air Force Academy is White, with 24.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Air Force Academy is Hispanic, with 1.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| High School | 17.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.5% |
| Some College | 8.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,750 | $99,970 |
| Households | $93,889 | $95,521 |
| Married Families | $109,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,875 | $49,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
13.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
337
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 264 |
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 36.35% |
| Black | 31 | 32.98% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 26.72% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 45.28% |
| Other Race | 9 | 25.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
93%
Labor Force Participation
10.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
7.07%
Born in Air Force Academy
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
97.81% of Air Force Academy residents were born in the United States, with 7.07% having been born in Colorado. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,662 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 6,664 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 6,665 | 495 | 8.02% |
| 2021 | 6,170 | -198 | -3.11% |
| 2020 | 6,368 | -144 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 6,512 | -121 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 6,633 | 535 | 8.77% |
| 2017 | 6,098 | 141 | 2.37% |
| 2016 | 5,957 | 93 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 5,864 | -182 | -3.01% |
| 2014 | 6,046 | -316 | -4.97% |
| 2013 | 6,362 | -454 | -6.66% |
| 2012 | 6,816 | -424 | -5.86% |
| 2011 | 7,240 | 560 | 8.38% |
| 2010 | 6,680 | 0 | 0% |