U.S. County · Profile

Kit Carson County

7.0KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.72%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Kit Carson County has a population of 6,994 as of 2023. It is located in Colorado.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Kit Carson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):18.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.7%5,994
Hispanic or Latino18.9%1,322
Some Other Race7.4%518
Two or More Races6.0%420
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%49
Asian0.2%14
Black or African American0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Kit Carson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,992
20.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,039
6.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.4%
18.3% below national average
Median Age
39.2 years

Income & Poverty

$58,992Median Household Income
$36,039Per Capita Income
9.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,992$84,540
Families$72,062$93,400
Married-couple Families$72,062$80,709
Nonfamily Households$39,200$42,336

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Kit Carson County, Colorado.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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