Census-designated place · Colorado
Ken Caryl, Colorado
Ken Caryl, census-designated place, in Jefferson County, Colorado. Ken Caryl had 33,233 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,582). GEOID 0840377.
Residents, 2020-2024
33,233
±1,582 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 33,811
Median household income
$118,269
±$5,905 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$600,300
±$12,903 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,127
±$77 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Ken Caryl and what county is it in?
Ken Caryl is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 3,439 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ken Caryl is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ken Caryl, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Ken Caryl's population at 33,233 (±1,582). The 2020 Census counted 33,811 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Ken Caryl is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Ken Caryl | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,233 ±1,582 | 579,377 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,769 ±586 | 241,735 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.07 | 2.36 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 13,945 ±568 | 253,574 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ken Caryl?
The median resident of Ken Caryl is 41.8 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.8%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ken Caryl | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±0.9 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±1.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±1.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.8% ±1.6 pts | 16.1% | +3.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.8% ±2.1 pts | 75.2% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±2.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±1.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±0.9 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.4% ±2.5 pts | 52.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1% ±2.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±1.9 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ken Caryl earn?
Half of Ken Caryl's 13,769 households earn less than $118,269 a year (±$5,905), against $110,656 in Jefferson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $115,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ken Caryl | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,269 ±$5,905 | $110,656 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $145,454 ±$8,130 | $142,995 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,313 ±$3,032 | $60,827 | +$5,836 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% ±0.4 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ken Caryl?
Owners occupy 84.4% of Ken Caryl's occupied homes and renters 15.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $600,300 by its owner (±$12,903). The median renter pays $2,127 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ken Caryl | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $600,300 ±$12,903 | $637,600 | +$144,205 |
| Median gross rent | $2,127 ±$77 | $1,861 | +$217 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±8.6 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,402 ±$85 | $2,498 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.4% ±2.0 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.6% ±2.0 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 13,945 ±568 | 253,574 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.5% ±2.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ken Caryl work and get to work?
63.0% of Ken Caryl's workers drive alone and 26.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Ken Caryl | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0% ±2.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0% ±3.2 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.8% ±2.9 pts | 25.4% | +18.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±1.4 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ken Caryl?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Ken Caryl (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $101,272 (Tract 120.57) to $151,979 (Tract 120.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120.57Jefferson County | 5,992 | $101,272 |
| Tract 120.24Jefferson County | 5,638 | $131,351 |
| Tract 120.22Jefferson County | 5,608 | $151,979 |
| Tract 120.47Jefferson County | 4,312 | $106,799 |
| Tract 120.59Jefferson County | 3,556 | $131,691 |
| Tract 120.60Jefferson County | 3,181 | $102,966 |
| Tract 120.23Jefferson County | 3,002 | $118,661 |
| Tract 120.46Jefferson County | 1,944 | $108,710 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ken Caryl) · Census block assignment files
How does Ken Caryl compare with other places in Colorado?
Ken Caryl ranks 58th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 30th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 221 |
| Median household income | 58th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 220 |
| Median home value | 82nd | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 140th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th | 216 |
| Median age | 76th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 50th | 218 |
| Work from home | 55th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 221 |
Ken Caryl's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ken Caryl?
10 of the 57 figures for Ken Caryl on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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