Fort Carson SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fort Carson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Carson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Carson is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Carson is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Carson is $66,237.
Fort Carson's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Carson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Carson | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 180 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Carson, CO Weather
The average high in Fort Carson 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 | Fort Carson |
|---|---|
| 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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Fort Carson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Carson
The current population in Fort Carson is 18,019. The population has increased 60.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,019 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 18,447 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 18,105 | 8.1% |
| 2021 | 16,743 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 16,243 | 8.6% |
| 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
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Fort Carson is:
54.1% White with 9,757 White residents.
10.8% African American with 1,952 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 134 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 842 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 205 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 113 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,071 Two Or More residents.
21.9% Hispanic with 3,945 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.9% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Carson
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Fort Carson is 33.7% female with 6,076 female residents.
Fort Carson is 66.3% male with 11,942 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.7% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 66.3% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Carson for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Carson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Carson, Colorado
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3.8% of households in Fort Carson earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Fort Carson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Fort Carson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Fort Carson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Fort Carson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
28.0% of households in Fort Carson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Fort Carson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.9% of households in Fort Carson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Fort Carson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Fort Carson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Carson | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.0% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
