Kersey is a town located in Weld County Colorado. Kersey has a 2024 population of 1,484. Kersey is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Kersey is $77,309 with a poverty rate of 14.93%. The median age in Kersey is 37.1 years: 33.3 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kersey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 14.11% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 544 | 2.67 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 258 | 3.18 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.02 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 116 | 3.67 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 20 | 2.65 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 36.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 7.4% |
| Some College | 181 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 625 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 138 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 60 | 20 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,250 | $76,083 | $71,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,523 | $44,318 | $38,409 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,196 | $58,661 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,012 | $47,095 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $40,694 | $0 | $40,000 |
$47,012
Average Earnings
$47,095
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.01% of Kersey residents speak only English, while 14.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 962 | 112 | 11.64% |
| Multiple | 205 | 53 | 25.85% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 52 | 13.98% |
14.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.49%
Male Poverty Rate
13.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kersey is Multiple, with 25.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kersey is White, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.18% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.73% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 0.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,316 | $86,319 |
| Households | $61,111 | $77,309 |
| Married Families | $89,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,833 | $52,033 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 1.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.55%
Born in Kersey
91.26%
Native Born
8.74%
Foreign Born
7.23%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
91.26% of Kersey residents were born in the United States, with 66.55% having been born in Colorado. 7.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,453 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,459 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,465 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,472 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,478 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,484 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 1,491 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,509 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,507 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,510 | -275 | -15.41% |
| 2019 | 1,785 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,789 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,774 | 43 | 2.48% |
| 2016 | 1,731 | 45 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 1,686 | 53 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 1,633 | 43 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 1,590 | 49 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 1,541 | 33 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1,508 | 22 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 1,486 | 0 | 0% |