Air Force Academy, CO Demographics

A map of Air Force Academy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,637	4,365	68.9%	66.1%
Hispanic	840	935	12.5%	14.1%
Black	593	495	8.8%	7.5%
Multiracial	296	309	4.4%	4.7%
Asian	278	394	4.1%	6.0%
Native American/Other	83	110	1.2%	1.7%

Air Force Academy, Colorado has an estimated population of 6,727, a slight increase from the 6,608 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 8.8% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Air Force Academy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Air Force Academy has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Air Force Academy, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Air Force Academy is ranked the 98th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Air Force Academy was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Air Force Academy's White Population

4,637 residents of Air Force Academy, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Air Force Academy is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Air Force Academy ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has increased from 66.1% to 68.9%.

Air Force Academy is less White than neighboring Gleneagle (79.1% White), Monument (83.4% White), Woodmoor (88.7% White), Palmer Lake (82.2% White), and Manitou Springs (89% White).

Air Force Academy's Black Population

593 residents of Air Force Academy, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Air Force Academy is higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Air Force Academy ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Black residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has increased from 7.5% to 8.8%.

Air Force Academy is more Black than neighboring Gleneagle (2% Black), Monument (0.7% Black), Woodmoor (0% Black), Palmer Lake (0.8% Black), and Manitou Springs (0.1% Black).

Air Force Academy's Asian Population

278 residents of Air Force Academy, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Air Force Academy is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Air Force Academy ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Asian residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.1%.

Air Force Academy is more Asian than neighboring Monument (2.9% Asian), Woodmoor (1% Asian), Palmer Lake (0.2% Asian), and Manitou Springs (2.7% Asian). Air Force Academy is less Asian than neighboring Gleneagle (4.8% Asian).

Air Force Academy's Hispanic Population

840 residents of Air Force Academy, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Air Force Academy is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Air Force Academy ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has decreased from 14.1% to 12.5%.

Air Force Academy is more Hispanic than neighboring Gleneagle (7.6% Hispanic), Monument (8.8% Hispanic), Woodmoor (4.1% Hispanic), Palmer Lake (10.4% Hispanic), and Manitou Springs (5.6% Hispanic).

Air Force Academy's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Air Force Academy, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Air Force Academy is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Air Force Academy ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Air Force Academy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monument (0% Native American/Other), Woodmoor (0.9% Native American/Other), and Manitou Springs (1% Native American/Other). Air Force Academy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gleneagle (1.6% Native American/Other), and Palmer Lake (3.7% Native American/Other).

Air Force Academy's Multiracial Population

296 residents of Air Force Academy, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Air Force Academy is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Air Force Academy ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Air Force Academy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Air Force Academy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Air Force Academy is more Multiracial than neighboring Monument (4.2% Multiracial), Palmer Lake (2.8% Multiracial), and Manitou Springs (1.6% Multiracial). Air Force Academy is less Multiracial than neighboring Gleneagle (4.9% Multiracial), and Woodmoor (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.