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Kit Carson County, Colorado
Kit Carson County, Colorado. Kit Carson County had 7,069 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,069
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,087 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,023
Median household income
$70,259
±$10,367 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$239,500
±$25,366 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$973
±$91 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Kit Carson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,087 residents in Kit Carson County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,069 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,023 over 2,161 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kit Carson County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,023 | 5,862,189 | −424 |
| Households | 2,896±136 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.11 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,428±22 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
Kit Carson County's population since 2000
From 8,011 in 2000 to 7,069 in 2025: down 11.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kit Carson County?
Kit Carson County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Burlington with 3,164 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Burlington | 3,172 | $74,308 |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton | 656 | $61,583 |
| Flagler | 567 | $48,500 |
| BethuneGEOID 0806530 | 183 | $34,688 |
| SeibertGEOID 0869040 | 172 | $48,750 |
| VonaGEOID 0881690 | 95 | $78,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kit Carson County?
The median resident of Kit Carson County is 39.5 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.2%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kit Carson County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.7 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.2% | 22.5% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9%±0.6 pts | 64.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.3%±2.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±2.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±3.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±1.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4%±3.5 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Kit Carson County earn?
Half of Kit Carson County's 2,896 households earn less than $70,259 a year (±$10,367), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $60,734 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kit Carson County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,259±$10,367 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,976±$12,903 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,926±$5,652 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±3.0 pts | 9.4% | +3.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±5.5 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±3.0 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Kit Carson County?
Owners occupy 72.6% of Kit Carson County's occupied homes and renters 27.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,500 by its owner (±$25,366). The median renter pays $973 a month including utilities, and 27.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kit Carson County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,500±$25,366 | $539,400 | +$88,863 |
| Median gross rent | $973±$91 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.8%±10.7 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,558±$140 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.6%±5.7 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,428±22 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8%±6.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±4.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0%±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.5%±3.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Kit Carson County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Kit Carson County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kit Carson County get to work?
76.1% of Kit Carson County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Kit Carson County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3%±3.4 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±3.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.9 min±1.9 | 25.2 min | +4.9 min |
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 are Kit Carson County's census tracts?
Kit Carson County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,377 (Tract 9624) to $75,756 (Tract 9621).
| Tract 962108063962100 | 4,451±194 | $75,756 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962408063962400 | 2,572±194 | $57,377 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kit Carson County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 64 |
| Median household income | 37th of 64 |
| Median home value | 48th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 64 |
| Median age | 46th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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