Fort Carson, CO is a small city located in El Paso County with a population of 16,743 as of 2019. The population density of Fort Carson is 1,889 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in the area include the Fort Carson Post Exchange and Commissary, several pharmacies, banks, convenience stores, and restaurants. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there are plenty of parks and trails to explore along with camping sites for long-term stays. Furthermore, there are several local organizations in Fort Carson that offer community events and sports leagues such as baseball, basketball, softball and soccer. The local school district holds sporting events throughout the year including football games at The Fountain-Ft. Carson High School Stadium to celebrate homecoming or other special events.
The population in Fort Carson is 16,743. There are 1,950 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Carson is 21.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Carson is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Carson
- 49.0% are married
- 3.6% are divorced
- 64.9% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Carson
- 64.1% are White
- 11.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 16.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander