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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kit Carson County

Colorado · 8,011 residents · 2,160.822 sq mi
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Kit Carson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,011
+12%since 1990
from 7,140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Kit Carson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,152
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,964
+49%since 1990
from $11,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
28.1% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,775)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(510)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,869)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(6,678)
Black1.7%(136)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,095)
Asian0.3%(26)
Diversity Score34%(2,728)
34
+30%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−34%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kit Carson County, Colorado?

Kit Carson County, Colorado has about 8,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kit Carson County, Colorado earns about $33,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kit Carson County, Colorado expensive?

In Kit Carson County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Kit Carson County, Colorado?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kit Carson County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kit Carson County, Colorado?

About 12.1% of people in Kit Carson County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kit Carson County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Kit Carson County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 871 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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