Kit Carson County's estimated 2026 population is 7,111 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kit Carson County is the 43rd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 8,271 and has seen a growth of -14.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 5,188 adults, (1,394 of whom are seniors) in Kit Carson County.
Female: 3,409 (48.5%)
Male: 3,614 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Kit Carson County includes 78.64% White, 10.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,523 | 78.64% |
| Two or more races | 719 | 10.24% |
| Other race | 708 | 10.08% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.06% |
Kit Carson County's average per capita income is $50,421. Household income levels show a median of $70,259. The poverty rate stands at 9.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,636 | - |
| Families | $84,382 | $115,537 |
| Households | $70,259 | $99,976 |
| Non Families | $46,364 | $71,930 |
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