Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kit Carson, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

273

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.2%189

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%39

Black

7%19

Two or More

5.9%16

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.7%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%1

High School Diploma

18.3%34

Some College (<1 yr)

20.4%38

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%28

Associate's Degree

10.8%20

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%35

Master's Degree

6.5%12

Professional Degree

4.8%9

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,000

Median Renti

$653

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%82

Renter-Occupied

28.7%33

Total Units

161

Homeownership

71.3%

Vacancy Rate

28.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%6

$50K–$100K

25.6%21

$100K–$150K

17.1%14

$150K–$200K

15.9%13

$200K–$300K

2.4%2

$300K–$500K

9.8%8

$500K–$1M

22%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

20.5%33

2000–2009

3.7%6

1990–1999

3.7%6

1980–1989

18%29

1970–1979

13%21

1960–1969

7.5%12

1950–1959

7.5%12

1940–1949

11.8%19

1939 or earlier

14.3%23

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%102

Electricity

7%8

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,875

Mean Household Incomei

$91,424

Per Capita Incomei

$49,319

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

157

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%2

$10K–$15K

5.2%6

$15K–$20K

1.7%2

$20K–$25K

1.7%2

$30K–$35K

0.9%1

$40K–$45K

14.8%17

$45K–$50K

2.6%3

$50K–$60K

21.7%25

$60K–$75K

7%8

$75K–$100K

7%8

$100K–$125K

4.3%5

$125K–$150K

17.4%20

$150K–$200K

6.1%7

$200K+

7.8%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

154

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

154

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(18.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured