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Kersey

Colorado · 1,500 residents (2025 est.) · 2.239 sq mi
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Kersey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,281. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 325 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $354,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,064
−23%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+54%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8271K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kersey
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,281
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,841
+101%since 2000
from $16,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+2%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+86%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,074)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20%(278)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(588)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(359)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(44)
Diversity Score62.3%(663)
Diversity Score
62
+47%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 81.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 17.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kersey, Colorado?

Kersey, Colorado has about 1,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kersey, Colorado?

The typical household in Kersey, Colorado earns about $68,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kersey, Colorado expensive?

In Kersey, Colorado, the median home is worth about $354,600, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Kersey, Colorado?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kersey, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kersey, Colorado?

About 13.5% of people in Kersey, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kersey, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Kersey, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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