Kit Carson Town, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 253 residents, 113 households, and 65 families in the town. The population density was 453.7 people per square mile (175.17/km˛), it is the 85th least populated town in terms of population density. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 282.1 per square mile (108.92/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.12 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males. The median age is 45.1 years, The median age of males was 42.5 years, for females the median age was 47 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 234 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 17 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19531, it would be the eighth lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The median income for a family in the town was $37500, making it the 113th lowest town by median family income in Colorado. The per capita income for the town was $13832, making its Colorado's 56th lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $16136, The median income for males was $24750 versus $11250 for females.
In 2000, 57 pupils and students, of which 49.12% are male and 50.88% are female, 22.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.77% nursery or pri school, 5.26% kindergarten, 36.84% elementary school, 49.12% high school and 0% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 253 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 253 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 252 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 247 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 239 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 227 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 223 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 217 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 211 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 202 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 202 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| High school | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson town, Colorado | $19531 | $37500 | $13832 |
| Cheyenne County, Colorado | $37054 | $44394 | $17850 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |