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Cost of living in Air Force Academy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Air Force Academy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Air Force Academy is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Air Force Academy is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median income in Air Force Academy is $69,474.
Air Force Academy's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Air Force Academy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Air Force Academy | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 183 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Air Force Academy, CO Weather
The average high in Air Force Academy is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
There are 44.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.3 inches of precipitation each year with 67.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Air Force Academy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Air Force Academy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Air Force Academy
The current population in Air Force Academy is 6,727. The population has decreased 18.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,727 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,701 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 6,665 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 6,170 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 6,368 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,512 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,633 | 8.8% |
| 2017 | 6,098 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 5,864 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 6,046 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 6,362 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 6,816 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 7,240 | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 8,257 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Air Force Academy
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Air Force Academy is:
68.9% White with 4,637 White residents.
8.8% African American with 593 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 278 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 72 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 296 Two Or More residents.
12.5% Hispanic with 840 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Air Force Academy | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.9% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Air Force Academy
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Air Force Academy is 33.6% female with 2,260 female residents.
Air Force Academy is 66.4% male with 4,466 male residents.
| Gender | Air Force Academy | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.6% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 66.4% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Air Force Academy for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed high school / ged.
41.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Air Force Academy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Air Force Academy | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 41.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Air Force Academy, Colorado
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3.0% of households in Air Force Academy earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Air Force Academy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Air Force Academy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Air Force Academy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
20.8% of households in Air Force Academy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Air Force Academy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Air Force Academy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.8% of households in Air Force Academy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Air Force Academy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Air Force Academy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Air Force Academy | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.8% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
