How long is the commute from Fort Carson, CO?
Workers who live in Fort Carson, CO take an average of 11.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
25.7% of workers walk to work.
1.6% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Fort Carson get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.7% (±3.1 points) | 69.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 25.7% (±3.1 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Fort Carson, the average commute is lower than in El Paso County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Carson, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in El Paso County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Fort Carson ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 321 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Carson
| Vehicles available | Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±7.6 points) | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.0% (±7.9 points) | 40.5% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±5.7 points) | 25.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Fort Carson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in El Paso County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Carson
| Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Carson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in El Paso County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Carson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson | — | 11.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Fountain | 3.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Security-Widefield | 4.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Stratmoor | 6.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Cimarron Hills | 12 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Colorado Springs | 12 mi | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) | Higher |
| Manitou Springs | 15 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Victor | 21 mi | 30.9 minutes (±20.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ellicott | 22 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fountain, CO (27.2 minutes), Security-Widefield, CO (23.2 minutes), Stratmoor, CO (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Cimarron Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Security-Widefield | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 15 | Palmer Lake | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Stratmoor | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Air Force Academy | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 | Fort Carson | 11.0 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Carson is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Carson
How long is the average commute in Fort Carson?
Workers who live in Fort Carson, CO take an average of 11.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Carson without a car?
1.4% of households in Fort Carson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Carson?
1.6% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Fort Carson worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Carson CDP, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Carson CDP, Colorado (place:27370, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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