Kit Carson County's estimated 2026 population is 7,176 with a growth rate of 0.67% 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 -13.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kit Carson County includes 80.63% White, 9.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (80.63%)
Other race (9.86%)
Two or more races (8.38%)
Native American (0.7%)
Asian (0.37%)
Black or African American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,656 | 80.63% |
| Other race | 692 | 9.86% |
| Two or more races | 588 | 8.38% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kit Carson County's average per capita income is $46,570. Household income levels show a median of $59,810. The poverty rate stands at 9.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,477 | - |
| Families | $81,346 | $103,549 |
| Households | $59,810 | $89,493 |
| Non Families | $36,613 | $64,086 |
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