Fort Carson, CO Demographics

A map of Fort Carson's Population by Race

Fort Carson, Colorado had a population of 17,693 in 2020. It was 53.0% White, 13.2% Black, 3.0% Asian, 21.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is the 44th most populous. 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's White Population

9,386 residents of Fort Carson identify as White, or 53.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Carson less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #407 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more White than neighboring Stratmoor (48.4% White). Fort Carson is less White than neighboring Rock Creek Park (73.5% White), Security-Widefield (57.4% White), Fountain (54.8% White), and Colorado Springs (65.3% White).

Fort Carson's Black Population

2,343 residents of Fort Carson identify as Black, or 13.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Carson slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more Black than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Black), Stratmoor (8.5% Black), Security-Widefield (8.7% Black), Fountain (8.9% Black), and Colorado Springs (5.5% Black).

Fort Carson's Asian Population

523 residents of Fort Carson identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Carson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #64 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more Asian than neighboring Rock Creek Park (1.5% Asian), Stratmoor (2.3% Asian), Security-Widefield (2.8% Asian), and Fountain (2.3% Asian). Fort Carson is less Asian than neighboring Colorado Springs (3.3% Asian).

Fort Carson's Hispanic Population

3,843 residents of Fort Carson identify as Hispanic, or 21.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Carson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Creek Park (8.8% Hispanic), Security-Widefield (21.1% Hispanic), and Colorado Springs (18.4% Hispanic). Fort Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Stratmoor (32% Hispanic), and Fountain (23.7% Hispanic).

Fort Carson's Native American/Other Population

443 residents of Fort Carson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Carson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Creek Park (0% Native American/Other), Stratmoor (1.8% Native American/Other), Security-Widefield (2.2% Native American/Other), Fountain (2.4% Native American/Other), and Colorado Springs (1.4% Native American/Other).

Fort Carson's Multiracial Population

1,155 residents of Fort Carson identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Carson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Fort Carson is ranked #45 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Colorado Springs (6.2% Multiracial). Fort Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring Rock Creek Park (16.2% Multiracial), Stratmoor (6.9% Multiracial), Security-Widefield (7.8% Multiracial), and Fountain (7.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.