Fort Carson, Colorado Population 2022
Fort Carson is a city located in Colorado. Fort Carson has a 2020 population of 14,951. Fort Carson is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 8.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,813 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Carson is $53,639 with a poverty rate of 13.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,648 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Fort Carson is 21.7 years, 21.7 years for males, and 22.2 years for females.
Fort Carson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Carsonwas:
- White: 75.63%
- Black or African American: 14.57%
- Two or more races: 6.40%
- Asian: 1.52%
- Other race: 0.85%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.58%
- Native American: 0.45%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,308 | 75.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,178 | 14.57% |
| Two or More Races | 957 | 6.40% |
| Asian | 227 | 1.52% |
| Some Other Race | 127 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.45% |
Fort Carson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,739 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Married | 2,263 | 3.71 | 0.5 |
| Female | 277 | 3.12 | 0 |
| Non Family | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 55 | 3.38 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 0.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 3.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,092 | 22.89% |
| Some College | 1,849 | 38.76% |
| Associates Degree | 720 | 15.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 708 | 14.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 4.65% |
Fort Carson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,006 | 2,915 | 631 |
| Black | 889 | 836 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 747 | 712 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 178 | 13 |
| Asian | 76 | 76 | 19 |
| Other Race | 61 | 61 | 8 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Fort Carson Language by Age
Fort Carson Language
88.41% of Fort Carson residents speak only English, while 11.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.45% of the population.
Fort Carson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,974 | 925 | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,490 | 195 | 13.09% |
| Multiple | 547 | 111 | 20.29% |
| Black | 1,619 | 69 | 4.26% |
| Other | NaN% |
13.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.27%
Male Poverty Rate
15.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Carson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Carson is White, with 15.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Carson is Hispanic, with 13.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.76%.
Fort Carson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
74.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Carson Married by Age and Sex
Fort Carson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fort Carson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 18.49% |
| Black | 251 | 33.83% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 18.20% |
| Other Race | 38 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 72.73% |
| Islander | 18 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 1 | 6.67% |
Fort Carson Veterans by Education
3.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
82%
Labor Force Participation
13.4%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
9.82%
Born in Fort Carson
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.48% of Fort Carson residents were born in the United States, with 9.82% having been born in Colorado. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,951 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 14,951 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 14,951 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | -3.00% |
| 2010 | 13,813 | 0.00% |