Kersey is a town located in Weld County Colorado. Kersey has a 2024 population of 1,484. Kersey is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Kersey is $79,291 with a poverty rate of 15.71%. The median age in Kersey is 40.5 years: 36.9 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kersey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,067 | 80.96% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 15.63% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 496 | 2.66 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 238 | 3.18 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.03 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 81 | 4.22 | 24.7 | 75.3 |
| Male | 24 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 8.7% |
| High School Graduate | 351 | 40.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 8.7% |
| Some College | 139 | 15.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 590 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 205 | 124 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 62 | 25 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| Native American | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,643 | $78,681 | $73,631 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,927 | $47,632 | $62,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,139 | $49,309 | $48,214 |
| Some College | $44,792 | $77,813 | $41,618 |
$49,139
Average Earnings
$49,309
Average Male
$48,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.14% of Kersey residents speak only English, while 18.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 111 | 13.34% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 49 | 13.32% |
| Multiple | 206 | 47 | 22.82% |
15.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kersey is Multiple, with 22.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kersey is Hispanic, with 13.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.81% |
| Some College | 13.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $87,993 |
| Households | $61,136 | $79,291 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,417 | $54,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 3.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.68%
Born in Kersey
89.38%
Native Born
10.62%
Foreign Born
8.88%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
89.38% of Kersey residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in Colorado. 8.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,453 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,459 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,465 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,472 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,478 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,484 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 1,491 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,509 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,507 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,510 | -275 | -15.41% |
| 2019 | 1,785 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,789 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,774 | 43 | 2.48% |
| 2016 | 1,731 | 45 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 1,686 | 53 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 1,633 | 43 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 1,590 | 49 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 1,541 | 33 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1,508 | 22 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 1,486 | 0 | 0% |