Fort Carson, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fort Carson, Colorado is 18,447 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $61,783, the median home value is -, and the median age is 22.1.
18,447
Population
660
People / sq mi
$61,783
Median Income
-
Median Home Value
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Fort Carson covers 28.0 sq mi of land at 660 people per square mile.
About Fort Carson, CO
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fort Carson: 0.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 18,447 residents, Fort Carson is a city in Colorado. It ranks #44 among cities in Colorado by population.
The typical household earns $61,783, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national 12.4%.
27.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (1.8%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 11 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$61,783
Median Household Income
$26,564
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
-
Median Home Value
$2,046
Median Rent
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
99.5%
High School+
27.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
53.7%
Public Transit
1.8%
Work From Home
10.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
82.1%
Foreign Born
83.7%
Non-English at Home
19.4%
Veterans
6.6%
With Disability
98.4%
Health Insurance
100.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.0% |
| Information | 8.9% |
| Public Administration | 8.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Carson, Colorado has a population of 18,447 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Fort Carson, Colorado is $61,783, with 11.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fort Carson, Colorado is -, with median monthly rent at $2,046 and a homeownership rate of 0.0%.
The median age in Fort Carson, Colorado is 22.1 years. The population is 67.4% male and 32.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.