Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,373 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 548 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 992 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 541 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 900 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,897 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,598 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,028/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,481 |
| Vacant Units | 519 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kit Carson County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,149 residents. With a median age of 38.9, it is a middle-aged county.
Kit Carson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,896 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Kit Carson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $218,598 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,027. Homeownership rates are high at 68.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kit Carson County are primarily White (75.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Kit Carson County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80805 | Bethune | 391 | $58,125 | $203,600 | $825 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
| 80807 | Burlington | 4,121 | $65,833 | $226,300 | $1,002 | 2.4% | 30.7% |
| 80815 | Flagler | 895 | $45,250 | $207,100 | $820 | 8.3% | 37.8% |
| 80834 | Seibert | 348 | $58,750 | $208,300 | $825 | 0.0% | 28.4% |
| 80836 | Stratton | 1,113 | $58,393 | $200,800 | $1,463 | 1.5% | 33.5% |
| 80861 | Vona | 281 | $80,208 | $246,400 | $875 | 0.0% | 45.8% |