Kit Carson County, CO Population by Age

The median age in Kit Carson County, CO is 38.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.60% were under the age of 15, 17.38% aged 15 to 29, 41.71% aged 30 to 64, 16.19% aged 65 to 84, and 3.13% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Kit Carson County, CO population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Kit Carson County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 471 6.66%
5 to 9 years 540 7.64%
10 to 14 years 516 7.3%
15 to 19 years 386 5.46%
20 to 24 years 371 5.25%
25 to 29 years 472 6.68%
30 to 34 years 421 5.95%
35 to 39 years 489 6.92%
40 to 44 years 365 5.16%
45 to 49 years 321 4.54%
50 to 54 years 375 5.3%
55 to 59 years 441 6.24%
60 to 64 years 537 7.59%
65 to 69 years 445 6.29%
70 to 74 years 316 4.47%
75 to 79 years 162 2.29%
80 to 84 years 222 3.14%
85 years and over 221 3.13%
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Kit Carson County, CO population by age group

Key stats
2,284
Population under 25 years
1,747
Population aged 25-44
1,674
Population aged 45-64
1,366
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Kit Carson County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Kit Carson County, CO population by age group. The largest age group was 5-9 years with a poulation of 540 (7.64% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Kit Carson County, CO was for the group of age 5-9 years with a population of 540 (7.64%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Kit Carson County, CO was the 75-79 years with a population of 162 (2.29%).

Kit Carson County, CO population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Kit Carson County, CO's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Kit Carson County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Kit Carson County, CO population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 3,881 (54.89% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,824 25.8%
18 to 64 years 3,881 54.89%
85 years and over 1,366 19.32%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Kit Carson County's population under 18 was 25.80%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Kit Carson County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 54.89%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Kit Carson County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 19.32% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Kit Carson County, CO population pyramid

Population pyramid for Kit Carson County, CO is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Kit Carson County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Kit Carson County, CO, is 36.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Kit Carson County, CO, is 32.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Kit Carson County, CO is 69.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Kit Carson County, CO is 3.1.
The graph shows Kit Carson County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Kit Carson County, CO population pyramid i.e. Kit Carson County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Kit Carson County, CO's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 290 181 471
5 to 9 years 313 227 540
10 to 14 years 277 239 516
15 to 19 years 202 184 386
20 to 24 years 196 175 371
25 to 29 years 240 232 472
30 to 34 years 218 203 421
35 to 39 years 250 239 489
40 to 44 years 185 180 365
45 to 49 years 142 179 321
50 to 54 years 172 203 375
55 to 59 years 209 232 441
60 to 64 years 261 276 537
65 to 69 years 262 183 445
70 to 74 years 154 162 316
75 to 79 years 65 97 162
80 to 84 years 91 131 222
85 years and over 110 111 221
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Things to know

What is the population of Kit Carson County, CO under 18?

Kit Carson County's population under the age of 18 is 1,824, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.80% of the total resident population of Kit Carson County, CO.

What is the aging population in Kit Carson County, CO?

Kit Carson County's population aged 65 years and above was 1,366. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 19.32% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Kit Carson County, CO Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Kit Carson County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kit Carson County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Kit Carson County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Kit Carson County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Kit Carson County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Kit Carson County, CO was for the group of age 5-9 years with a population of 540 (7.64%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Kit Carson County, CO was the 75-79 years with a population of 162 (2.29%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Kit Carson County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Kit Carson County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Kit Carson County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Kit Carson County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Kit Carson County, CO Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Kit Carson County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kit Carson County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Kit Carson County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Kit Carson County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Kit Carson County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Kit Carson County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Kit Carson County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Kit Carson County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Kit Carson County, CO Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Kit Carson County, CO population pyramid, which represents the Kit Carson County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Kit Carson County, CO, is 36.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Kit Carson County, CO, is 32.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Kit Carson County, CO is 69.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Kit Carson County, CO is 3.1.

Kit Carson County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Kit Carson County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Kit Carson County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Kit Carson County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Kit Carson County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Kit Carson County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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