Fort Carson, CO
Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Military / Diplomatic Post Office Location
This location is designated as an active U.S. Military Establishment or Armed Forces Post Office. Standard residential Census Bureau demographic and economic surveys are suppressed for military facilities.
Population
18,019
Median Household Income
$66,237
Median Home Value
-
Median Age
22.3 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $35,540 |
| Labor Force Participation | 86.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| Average Commute Time | 11.0 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Home Ownership Rate | - |
| Median Rent | $2,180 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 39.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,380 |
Additional Census & Housing Profile
Geographic Overview
| County | El Paso |
| County FIPS | 08041 |
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Population Density | 248.7/sq mi |
| Coordinates (lat/lng) | 38.7095, -104.7720 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| National Ranking | 3 |
| Incorporated | Yes |
Household Structure
| Average Family Size | 3.46 |
| Dual Income Families | 46.6% |
Marital Status
| Married | 44.3% |
| Never Married | 51.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.1% |
Gender
| Male | 66.3% |
| Female | 33.7% |
Health & Poverty
| Uninsured Rate (Health) | 1.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
Key Population Groups
| Veterans | 20.1% |
| Disabled Population | 7.3% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.0% |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Carson
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| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
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