Ken Caryl, Colorado Income Statistics
Ken Caryl Wealth Score
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Ken Caryl Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Ken Caryl | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $118,715 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $82,885 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.0% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 23.3% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 19.4% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Ken Caryl is about 24% higher than in Colorado. Income has been growing slower in Ken Caryl (4.0%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 23% of adults in Ken Caryl earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Ken Caryl, Colorado grew by 45.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $118,715 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.0% per year.
Ken Caryl has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2021, its income was 47% higher. The gap has narrowed from 59% in 2009 to 48% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Ken Caryl
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Households by income, 2024
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About 8,105 households (58.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 8.6% of households in Ken Caryl had an income under $35,000 and 35.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Ken Caryl has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (23.7% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (5.8% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 308 | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 131 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 365 | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 384 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 804 | 5.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,914 | 13.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,766 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,264 | 23.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,168 | 15.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,673 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 13,776 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,543 residents (23.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 25.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 8.6% of Ken Caryl residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 20.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 36.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Ken Caryl has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (23.3% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (8.6% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,403 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,571 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 903 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,220 | 7.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,783 | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,905 | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,953 | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,768 | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,543 | 23.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 28,049 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 8.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Ken Caryl
| Metric | Ken Caryl | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $94,663 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $76,366 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 19.3% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Ken Caryl, it is 0.484, lower than Colorado's 0.524, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 24% more than women's income in Ken Caryl, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 24% wage gap accumulates to roughly $640,395 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ken Caryl, Colorado has widened from about 16% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 25% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,647 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Ken Caryl widened by 3.0 points while Colorado's narrowed by 3.6 points.
Employment
| Metric | Ken Caryl | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 26.8% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 26 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 715 people are unemployed in Ken Caryl, Colorado.
The average commute time in Ken Caryl is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Ken Caryl, Colorado has fallen from 7.4% to 3.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 3.3% in 2019.
Ken Caryl has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2011, at 1.3 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Ken Caryl, CO Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Ken Caryl, CO is typical in size for this group, 33,219 residents against a local median of 33,171, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Ken Caryl, CO apart most is income growth: 4.0%/yr, 23% below the local median of 5.1%/yr. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.0%/yr on income growth, so Ken Caryl, CO sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Ken Caryl, CO has the 3rd highest income growth of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Caryl, CO | 33,219 | $118,715 #2/4 | 4.0%/yr #3/4 | 3.8% #3/4 | 0.484 #2/4 |
| Columbine, CO | 24,950 | $133,656 | 5.1%/yr | 4.3% | 0.489 |
| Dakota Ridge, CO | 33,171 | $117,507 | 3.4%/yr | 2.7% | 0.482 |
| Littleton, CO | 42,306 | $101,107 | 5.4%/yr | 3.7% | 0.497 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ken Caryl, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Ken Caryl, Colorado.
How Rich Is Ken Caryl, Colorado?
Ken Caryl has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $118,715, about 24% higher than the Colorado average of $95,803.
How fast is household income rising in Ken Caryl, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Ken Caryl, Colorado rose 46%, from $81,427 to $118,715. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Colorado as a whole: +46% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Ken Caryl in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Ken Caryl, Colorado was $118,729, up 5% from $113,263 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Ken Caryl in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Ken Caryl, Colorado was $97,311. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $118,715.
What is the Gini coefficient in Ken Caryl, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Ken Caryl is 0.484. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Ken Caryl, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ken Caryl, Colorado has widened from about 16% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 25% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,647 since 2009.
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