Fort Garland is a CDP located in Costilla County Colorado. Fort Garland has a 2024 population of 607. Fort Garland is currently growing at a rate of 2.19% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 607 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Garland is $37,249 with a poverty rate of 37.46%. The median age in Fort Garland is 22 years: 20.6 years for males, and 23.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Garland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 74.23% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 21.48% |
| Other race | 22 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 191 | 3.05 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 98 | 3 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Married | 77 | 3.53 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 16 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.69% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 3.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 112 | 44.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 16.54% |
| Some College | 75 | 29.53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 239 | 180 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 32 | 0 |
| White | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,029 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $40,221 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$40,221
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.08% of Fort Garland residents speak only English, while 46.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 551 | 202 | 36.66% |
| Multiple | 125 | 122 | 97.6% |
| White | 31 | 16 | 51.61% |
| Other | 22 | 9 | 40.91% |
37.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.89%
Male Poverty Rate
44.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Garland is Multiple, with 97.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Garland is Hispanic, with 36.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 70.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.5% |
| Some College | 18.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 43.84% |
| Male Employed | 21.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $35,385 |
| Households | $36,750 | $37,249 |
| Married Families | $55,329 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,500 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
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
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
13.4%
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
68.04%
Born in Fort Garland
92.44%
Native Born
7.56%
Foreign Born
6.19%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
92.44% of Fort Garland residents were born in the United States, with 68.04% having been born in Colorado. 6.19% 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 | 607 | 13 | 2.19% |
| 2023 | 594 | 12 | 2.06% |
| 2022 | 582 | -7 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 589 | -18 | -2.97% |
| 2020 | 607 | 126 | 26.2% |
| 2019 | 481 | -106 | -18.06% |
| 2018 | 587 | 148 | 33.71% |
| 2017 | 439 | 53 | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 386 | -84 | -17.87% |
| 2015 | 470 | -25 | -5.05% |
| 2014 | 495 | -111 | -18.32% |
| 2013 | 606 | 85 | 16.31% |
| 2012 | 521 | -57 | -9.86% |
| 2011 | 578 | 145 | 33.49% |
| 2010 | 433 | 0 | 0% |