Kit Carson County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kit Carson County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08063
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 2160.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2161.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.305340
- Longitude
- -102.603023
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,737
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,962
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,594 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,143 | 17.0% |
| White | 5,328 | 79.1% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,321 | 87.1% |
| Hispanic | 639 | 12.9% |
| White | 4,160 | 83.8% |
| Black | 8 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,023
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,025
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 680
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,523 | 78.6% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,470
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 434 | 9.7% |
| Republican | 2,459 | 55.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,507 | 33.7% |
| Other | 16 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,227 | 49.8% |
| Female | 2,243 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,497 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 476 | 10.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,989
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,522 | 72.1% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 25.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,455 | 65.3% |
| Female | 1,534 | 68.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,300 (27.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 973 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,428
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $241,016
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,027
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.