Kit Carson County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,023 | — | #2,736 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,259 | -6.5% | #1,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,500 | -15.0% | #989 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $973 | -16.3% | #1,083 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.0% | #751 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kit Carson County has a population of 7,023, making it the #2,736 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kit Carson County is $70,259, ranking #1,181 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Kit Carson County is $239,500 (-15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $973/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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88.0% of residents in Kit Carson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Kit Carson County, Colorado
Kit Carson County, Colorado has a total population of 7,023, making it the 2,736th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kit Carson County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kit Carson County is $70,259, which ranks #1,181 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Kit Carson County is $239,500, 15.0% below the national median. Renters in Kit Carson County pay a median gross rent of $973 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kit Carson County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.
Kit Carson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.2%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Kit Carson County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.