This article provides information about Population & Steets in Fort Carson City, CO. The median age for the population of Fort Carson was 21.7 and the median household income was $48,321. The poverty rate for this community was 2.84% and the percentage of people below the poverty line was 15.2%. The median household income in Fort Carson City was lower than the state average, and the median family income was $47,486.
The median age of residents of Fort Carson, CO is 21.7. The percentage of people who are US citizens is higher than the state average, and is greater than that of the surrounding parent and neighboring geographies. Almost 99 percent of the population has health coverage. Among this group, 4.89% are employed and 0.052% are covered by Medicaid or Medicare. Another 7.89% of residents have non-group coverage, and 18.9% are enrolled in military or VA plans.
According to the United States Census, Carson City is a county-equivalent. It is located nine miles east of Lake Tahoe and 130 miles west of Sacramento. The city lies in the Eagle Valley, surrounded by the Virginia and Carson Ranges. The Carson River runs through the city's southwestern part. Carson City has the second-largest population of any city in the United States.
There are many recreational services and amenities in Fort Carson. The Outdoor Recreation Complex includes an Adventure Program and has indoor swimming pools and fitness centers. It also has a craft center and a Cheyenne Mountain shooting range. This is a great community for families with children, because it's a short commute from the base. The population in this area is 7,500. Its median house price is $152,000, which is lower than the average house price in the rest of the state.