Living in Fort Carson, CO
Fort Carson, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,951
Unemployment
11.3%
Poverty
13.6%
Median Income
$48,321
Median Rent
$1,648
Fort Carson SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
1
Affordability
1
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
10
Fort Carson, CO Cost Of Living
115Fort Carson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fort Carson | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 149 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
Rankings for Fort Carson in Colorado
Map Of Fort Carson, CO
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Population over time in Fort Carson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,951 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 15,410 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 15,015 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 14,742 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 14,766 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 14,208 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 14,066 | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 13,399 | 19.2% |
| 2010 | 11,243 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Carson
| Race | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.0% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 13.0% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fort Carson
| Gender | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.2% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 65.8% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Carson for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 39.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fort Carson, Colorado
| Income | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28.9% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.3% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.1% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
