Fort Carson, CO Demographics

A map of Fort Carson's Population by Race

Fort Carson, Colorado has an estimated population of 18,019, a slight increase from the 17,693 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 10.8% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Carson has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Fort Carson, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Carson is ranked the 46th 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). Fort Carson was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Carson's White Population

9,757 residents of Fort Carson, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Carson is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fort Carson ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Fort Carson's population has increased from 53.0% to 54.1%.

Fort Carson is less White than neighboring Rock Creek Park (90.7% White), Stratmoor (56.6% White), Security-Widefield (56.9% White), Fountain (57.2% White), and Colorado Springs (65.2% White).

Fort Carson's Black Population

1,952 residents of Fort Carson, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Carson is higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fort Carson ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Fort Carson's population has decreased from 13.2% to 10.8%.

Fort Carson is more Black than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Black), Stratmoor (6.1% Black), Security-Widefield (9.1% Black), Fountain (8.1% Black), and Colorado Springs (5.3% Black).

Fort Carson's Asian Population

842 residents of Fort Carson, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Carson is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fort Carson ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Carson's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.7%.

Fort Carson is more Asian than neighboring Stratmoor (2.3% Asian), Security-Widefield (2.4% Asian), Fountain (2.6% Asian), and Colorado Springs (2.9% Asian). Fort Carson is less Asian than neighboring Rock Creek Park (9.3% Asian).

Fort Carson's Hispanic Population

3,945 residents of Fort Carson, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Carson is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Carson ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Carson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.9%.

Fort Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Hispanic), and Colorado Springs (19.3% Hispanic). Fort Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Stratmoor (31.3% Hispanic), Security-Widefield (24.1% Hispanic), and Fountain (25.3% Hispanic).

Fort Carson's Native American/Other Population

452 residents of Fort Carson, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Carson is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Carson ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Carson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Fort Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Native American/Other), Stratmoor (0.2% Native American/Other), Security-Widefield (0.8% Native American/Other), Fountain (0.8% Native American/Other), and Colorado Springs (1% Native American/Other).

Fort Carson's Multiracial Population

1,071 residents of Fort Carson, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Carson is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Carson ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Carson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Carson's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.9%.

Fort Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Multiracial), and Stratmoor (3.5% Multiracial). Fort Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring Security-Widefield (6.8% Multiracial), Fountain (6% Multiracial), and Colorado Springs (6.4% 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.