Fort Carson is a CDP located in El Paso County Colorado. Fort Carson has a 2024 population of 18,820. Fort Carson is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 15.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,243 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Carson is $74,741 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median age in Fort Carson is 22.1 years: 21.9 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Carson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,227 | 60.86% |
| Two or more races | 3,252 | 17.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,822 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 555 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 346 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.66% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,327 | 3.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 2,831 | 3.54 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 289 | 3.34 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 149 | 1.25 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 58 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.4
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 | 14 | 0.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,069 | 17.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,106 | 17.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 588 | 9.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,634 | 26.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 1,804 | 28.95% |
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 | 3,399 | 3,386 | 1,149 |
| Hispanic | 1,188 | 1,180 | 134 |
| Black | 1,069 | 1,069 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 724 | 721 | 49 |
| Asian | 241 | 241 | 163 |
| Other Race | 185 | 171 | 117 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 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 67.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,984 | $58,431 | $45,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,622 | $100,532 | $60,074 |
| High School Graduate | $40,044 | $40,406 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,240 | $45,452 | $40,956 |
| Some College | $44,070 | $46,534 | $40,154 |
$44,240
Average Earnings
$45,452
Average Male
$40,956
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.65% of Fort Carson residents speak only English, while 16.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,996 | 640 | 10.67% |
| Black | 1,953 | 274 | 14.03% |
| Hispanic | 2,306 | 253 | 10.97% |
| Multiple | 1,338 | 115 | 8.59% |
| Other | 328 | 32 | 9.76% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.3%
Male Poverty Rate
12.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Carson is Black, with 14.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Carson is Multiple, with 8.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.88% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.89% |
| Male Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,310 | $74,439 |
| Households | $61,783 | $74,741 |
| Married Families | $66,551 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $76,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
77.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
777
Number of Veterans
528
Male Veterans
249
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 755 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 620 |
| 35 to 54 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 19.19% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 22.29% |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 41.69% |
| Black | 50 | 8.36% |
| Native American | 22 | 51.16% |
| Asian | 18 | 17.14% |
| Other Race | 16 | 8.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
85.5%
Labor Force Participation
15.7%
Employment Rate
3%
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
9.09%
Born in Fort Carson
95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
3.07%
Naturalized
95.91% of Fort Carson residents were born in the United States, with 9.09% having been born in Colorado. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,820 | 357 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 18,463 | 358 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 18,105 | 1,362 | 8.13% |
| 2021 | 16,743 | 500 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 16,243 | 1,292 | 8.64% |
| 2019 | 14,951 | -459 | -2.98% |
| 2018 | 15,410 | 395 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 15,015 | 142 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 14,873 | 131 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 14,742 | -24 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 14,766 | 558 | 3.93% |
| 2013 | 14,208 | 142 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 14,066 | 667 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 13,399 | -414 | -3% |
| 2010 | 13,813 | 0 | 0% |