Air Force Academy, CO

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    2024 Population
    6,727
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    21
    0.478% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.7%
    6.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,474
    26% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    561
    7.73% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Air Force Academy, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in Air Force Academy, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Air Force Academy, CO are United States Air Force Academy (1,006 degrees awarded in 2024).

    Most people in Air Force Academy, CO walked to work, and the average commute time was 11.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Air Force Academy, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Air Force Academy, CO is home to a population of 6.73k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.62% of Air Force Academy, CO residents were born outside of the country (176 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.64k people) in Air Force Academy, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 593 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 314 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Air Force Academy, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Air Force Academy, CO was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Air Force Academy, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.64k ± 641
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      593 ± 187
    3. White (Hispanic)
      314 ± 105
    12.5%
    Hispanic Population
    840 people

    In 2024, there were 7.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.64k people) in Air Force Academy, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 593 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 314 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.5% of the people in Air Force Academy, CO are hispanic (840 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Air Force Academy, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.62%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    176 people
    2.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    147 people

    As of 2024, 2.62% of Air Force Academy, CO residents (176 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Air Force Academy, CO was 2.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      242 ± 124
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      43 ± 35
    3. Vietnam
      7 ± 29

    Air Force Academy, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 5.63 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Air Force Academy, CO.

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    Health

    97% of the population of Air Force Academy, CO has health coverage, with 8.03% on employee plans, 2.19% on Medicaid, 0.417% on Medicare, 19.5% on non-group plans, and 66.8% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 52.3% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 20.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 3.18% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.03%
    Uninsured
    8.03%
    Employer Coverage
    2.19%
    Medicaid
    0.417%
    Medicare
    19.5%
    Non-Group
    66.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Air Force Academy, CO grew by 36.6% from 2.22% to 3.03%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Air Force Academy, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Air Force Academy, CO employs 561 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Air Force Academy, CO were Retail Trade (119 people), Public Administration (54 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($118,750), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($70,385), and Accommodation & Food Services ($53,243).

    Employment

    Occupations

    561
    2024 Value
    ± 164
    −7.73%
    1 Year decline
    ± 42.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Air Force Academy, CO declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 608 employees to 561 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Air Force Academy, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people), Sales & Related Occupations (62 people), and Material Moving Occupations (54 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Air Force Academy, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    561
    2024 Value
    ± 164
    −7.73%
    1 Year decline
    ± 42.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Air Force Academy, CO declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 608 employees to 561 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Air Force Academy, CO, are Retail Trade (119 people), Public Administration (54 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Air Force Academy, CO, though some of these residents may live in Air Force Academy, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,931
    Median earning men ± $12,699
    $30,441
    Median earning women ± $7,828

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($118,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,913), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($52,703).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,250), and Retail Trade ($31,518).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Air Force Academy, CO awarded 1,006 degrees. The student population of Air Force Academy, CO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 2,900 male students and 1,214 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Air Force Academy, CO are White (642 and 64.8%), Hispanic or Latino (130 and 13.1%), Asian (86 and 8.69%), and Two or More Races (64 and 6.46%).

    The largest universities in Air Force Academy, CO by number of degrees awarded are United States Air Force Academy (1,006 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Air Force Academy, CO are General Business Administration & Management (138 and 13.7%), Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (125 and 12.4%), and General Biological Sciences (72 and 7.16%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Air Force Academy, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 14.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,114 (70.5% men and 29.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,114 students enrolled in Air Force Academy, CO, 70.5% men and 29.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,590 records, of which 28.5% were women and 71.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      138 degrees awarded
    2. Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
      125 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      72 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Air Force Academy, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 138 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Air Force Academy, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    United States Air Force Academy
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,006 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was United States Air Force Academy with 1,006 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Air Force Academy, CO, which is 2.19 times more than the 315 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 642 degrees mean that there were 4.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 130 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    People in Air Force Academy, CO have an average commute time of 11.7 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Air Force Academy, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,474
    Median Household Income
    ± $32,777
    706
    Number of Households
    ± 145

    In 2024, the median household income of the 706 households in Air Force Academy, CO declined from $69,474 from the previous year's value of $93,889.

    The following chart displays the households in Air Force Academy, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Air Force Academy, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Walked (77.9%)
    2. Drove Alone (17.4%)
    3. Carpooled (2.93%)

    In 2024, 77.9% of workers in Air Force Academy, CO walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (17.4%) and those who carpooled to work (2.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    11.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Air Force Academy, CO have a shorter commute time (11.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Air Force Academy, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Air Force Academy, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Air Force Academy, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Air Force Academy, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Air Force Academy, CO (431 out of 2.31k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Air Force Academy, CO is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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