Kit Carson County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 7,005 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kit Carson County, Colorado is the 44th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 8,271 and has seen a growth of -15.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,060 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 7,049 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 7,038 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 7,027 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 7,016 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 7,005 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 6,994 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 6,983 | 56 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 6,927 | -135 | -1.91% |
| 2020 | 7,062 | -99 | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 7,161 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 7,166 | 17 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 7,149 | -483 | -6.33% |
| 2016 | 7,632 | -591 | -7.19% |
| 2015 | 8,223 | 195 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 8,028 | -231 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 8,259 | 171 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 8,088 | -95 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 8,183 | -88 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 8,271 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,140 | -459 | -6.04% |
| 1980 | 7,599 | 69 | 0.92% |
| 1970 | 7,530 | 573 | 8.24% |
| 1960 | 6,957 | -1,643 | -19.1% |
| 1950 | 8,600 | 1,088 | 14.48% |
| 1940 | 7,512 | -2,213 | -22.76% |
| 1930 | 9,725 | 810 | 9.09% |
| 1920 | 8,915 | 1,432 | 19.14% |
| 1910 | 7,483 | 5,903 | 373.61% |
| 1900 | 1,580 | -892 | -36.08% |
| 1890 | 2,472 | -4,588 | -64.99% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,656 | 80.63% |
| Other race | 692 | 9.86% |
| Two or more races | 588 | 8.38% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,914 | 2.37 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 1,501 | 3.12 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 1,092 | 1.1 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 238 | 3 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 83 | 3.63 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 7.06% |
| Associates Degree | 534 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 618 | 13.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 252 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,444 | 30.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 3.96% |
| Some College | 1,351 | 28.63% |
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 | 3,817 | 3,538 | 749 |
| Hispanic | 705 | 482 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 299 | 92 |
| Other Race | 288 | 199 | 7 |
| Native American | 29 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,229 | $47,019 | $48,548 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,977 | $46,250 | $40,909 |
| High School Graduate | $44,892 | $49,516 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,836 | $45,268 | $18,401 |
| Overall | $46,570 | $52,455 | $38,221 |
| Some College | $51,591 | $54,188 | $43,189 |
$46,570
Average Earnings
$52,455
Average Male
$38,221
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.59% of Kit Carson County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 14.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,239 | 465 | 8.88% |
| Multiple | 582 | 77 | 13.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 76 | 5.58% |
| Native | 49 | 44 | 89.8% |
| Other | 681 | 31 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 26 | 4 | 15.38% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9%
Male Poverty Rate
9.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kit Carson County, Colorado is Native, with 89.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kit Carson County, Colorado is Other, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.4% |
| Some College | 9.53% |
| High School | 9.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,346 | $103,549 |
| Households | $59,810 | $89,493 |
| Married Families | $86,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,613 | $64,086 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
388
Number of Veterans
327
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 4.74% |
| Other Race | 35 | 10.09% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 3.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
61.24%
Born in Kit Carson County, Colorado
93.07%
Native Born
6.93%
Foreign Born
4.29%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
93.07% of Kit Carson County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 61.24% having been born in Colorado. 4.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.