Colorado's Veteran Landscape
A county-by-county demographic analysis of veteran populations and household dynamics across the Centennial State.
Colorado holds a unique position in the nation's military infrastructure, home to key installations like Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy. This strong active-duty presence translates into a significant veteran population that chooses to remain in the state. The data below breaks down where these veterans live, highlighting the concentration along the Front Range and analyzing the estimated household sizes of veteran families, which helps in planning for community services, healthcare, and housing needs.
Across all 64 counties
Home to approx. 25% of the state's veterans
Estimated state average
The Vanguard Counties
The distribution of veterans in Colorado is heavily skewed towards the "Front Range" corridor. This chart highlights the top 12 counties with the highest raw numbers of veterans. El Paso County is a clear outlier due to the Colorado Springs military complex.
Regional Distribution
While the raw numbers are highest in urban centers, veterans are a vital part of the fabric of rural Colorado.
- ■ Front Range Urban: Contains the vast majority of veterans due to job market proximity and medical facilities.
- ■ Western Slope: A significant retiree population resides in Mesa and Montrose counties.
- ■ Eastern Plains: Smaller total numbers, but veterans often make up a higher percentage of the local population.
Family Dynamics: Population vs. Household Size
Do larger veteran communities have larger families? This scatter plot analyzes each county.
X-Axis: Veteran Population (Logarithmic scale for visibility) | Y-Axis: Avg Household Size.
Detailed Data Record
Complete breakdown for all 64 counties.
| County | Region | Veteran Pop. | Avg. Household Size | Est. Impacted Lives |
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