Kit Carson County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kit Carson County is located in Colorado with a total population of 7,015. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kit Carson County is 39.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kit Carson County is $59,810. This is 35% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $221,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kit Carson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.