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 $42,379 with a poverty rate of 33.33%. The median age in Fort Garland is 23.8 years: 22.5 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Garland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 175 | 41.08% |
| White | 173 | 40.61% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 10.09% |
| Other race | 31 | 7.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 165 | 2.58 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 75 | 3.4 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 56 | 2.45 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 34 | 0 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 4.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 5.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 94 | 45.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.33% |
| Some College | 66 | 31.73% |
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 | 144 | 116 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 53 | 11 |
| White | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 14.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $2,499 | $43,214 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,889 | $61,471 | $0 |
| Some College | $34,583 | $0 | $28,409 |
$38,889
Average Earnings
$61,471
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.43% of Fort Garland residents speak only English, while 27.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 310 | 139 | 44.84% |
| Multiple | 175 | 131 | 74.86% |
| Other | 31 | 9 | 29.03% |
| Native | 4 | 2 | 50% |
33.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.52%
Male Poverty Rate
46.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Garland is Multiple, with 74.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Garland is Other, with 29.03% 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 52.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 38.3% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 48.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $45,961 |
| Households | $29,750 | $42,379 |
| Married Families | $73,533 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $22,421 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 22.06% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 6.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
69.95%
Born in Fort Garland
91.31%
Native Born
8.69%
Foreign Born
5.63%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
91.31% of Fort Garland residents were born in the United States, with 69.95% having been born in Colorado. 5.63% 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% |