Kit Carson County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kit Carson County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 71% of counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,023 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.2 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.87% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,148 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kit Carson County declined by 13.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,023 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kit Carson County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 20.2% of residents. That is 4.1 points below Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,350 19.2% -3.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,416 20.2% -4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,353 19.3% -0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,301 18.5% +3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 45.9% of the people living in Kit Carson County and men 54.1%.
- Women 45.9% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 54.1% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Kit Carson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,053 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.39% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kit Carson County is about 38% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $47,222 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $972 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.3% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kit Carson County is about 4.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $972 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kit Carson County spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 115 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.8 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.7 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 115 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,574 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,837 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 143 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Kit Carson County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kit Carson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Kit Carson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kit Carson County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kit Carson County, Colorado.
How many people live in Kit Carson County, Colorado?
About 7,023 people live in Kit Carson County, Colorado, in 1,148 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 37.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Kit Carson County, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Kit Carson County, Colorado has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 4% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Kit Carson County, Colorado an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($47,222 against $59,053), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $972 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Kit Carson County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Kit Carson County, Colorado is only 2.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Kit Carson County, Colorado?
20.2% of adults in Kit Carson County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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