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Kit Carson County, CO
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Population
7,023
Land area
2,161sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Kit Carson County
Kit Carson County at a glance
- Kit Carson County is 94% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,259 a year, 26% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,500 (56% below Colorado) and median rent is $973 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Burlington (3,152), Stratton (716) and Flagler (635).
Local data for Kit Carson County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kit Carson County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,259
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$239,500
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,879), Mexican Americans (1,312), Irish Americans (645).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,457
3,051 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $8,339 per person
PPP loans
$31.3M
930 loans, 3,067 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$33.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kit Carson County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kit Carson County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,568
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kit Carson County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kit Carson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kit Carson County, CO?
- Burlington is the largest city or town in Kit Carson County, with about 3,152 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kit Carson County?
- Kit Carson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80805, 80807, 80815, 80834, 80836.
- What is the population of Kit Carson County, CO?
- About 7,023 people live in Kit Carson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kit Carson County?
- Kit Carson County borders Yuma County, Sherman County, KS, Lincoln County, Washington County, Cheyenne County, KS, Cheyenne County, Wallace County, KS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023