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Kit Carson

Colorado · 233 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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Kit Carson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−8%since 2000
from 253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−12%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1462132813484161990201020202024Kit Carson
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,163
+31%since 2000
from $13,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food15.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−52%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(176)
Black3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino18%(42)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.8%(104)
Diversity Score
45
+124%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kit Carson, Colorado?

Kit Carson, Colorado has about 233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kit Carson, Colorado?

The typical household in Kit Carson, Colorado earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kit Carson, Colorado expensive?

In Kit Carson, Colorado, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Kit Carson, Colorado?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kit Carson, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kit Carson, Colorado?

About 18.9% of people in Kit Carson, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kit Carson, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Kit Carson, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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