Kit Carson County, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kit Carson County
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | April 11, 1889 |
| Named for | Kit Carson |
| Seat | Burlington |
| Largest city | Burlington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,162 sq mi (5,600 km2) |
| • Land | 2,161 sq mi (5,600 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 0.04%% |
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| • Total | 7,087  |
| • Density | 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Kit Carson County is a county located in the state of Colorado, USA. It is named after Kit Carson, a famous American frontiersman. The main town and county seat is Burlington. In 2020, about 7,087 people lived in Kit Carson County. The county was officially created in 1889.
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Geography of Kit Carson County
Kit Carson County covers a large area of about 2,162 square miles (5,599 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Neighboring Counties
Kit Carson County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Yuma County (to the north)
- Cheyenne County, Kansas (to the northeast, also a time zone border)
- Sherman County, Kansas (to the east)
- Wallace County, Kansas (to the southeast)
- Cheyenne County (to the south)
- Lincoln County (to the west)
- Washington County (to the northwest)
Main Roads
Several important roads pass through Kit Carson County. These highways help people travel and transport goods across the county and to other states.
Interstate 70
I-70 Bus.
I-70 Bus.
U.S. Highway 24
U.S. Highway 385
State Highway 59
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People of Kit Carson County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,472 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,580 | −36.1% | |
| 1910 | 7,483 | 373.6% | |
| 1920 | 8,915 | 19.1% | |
| 1930 | 9,725 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 7,512 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 8,600 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 6,957 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,530 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,599 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,140 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,011 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,270 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,087 | −14.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,994 | −15.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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In 2000, about 8,011 people lived in Kit Carson County. The population density was about 4 people per square mile. The county had 3,430 housing units.
The people living in the county came from various backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from other races. Some residents were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in the county in 2000 was 37 years old. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
Fun Things to Do
Kit Carson County has some interesting places to visit.
Historic Landmarks
- The Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #6 is a special historic landmark. It is a very old and beautiful carousel.
Historic Trails
- The Smoky Hill Trail is a historic path that once crossed this area. It was an important route for pioneers and travelers long ago.
Towns and Cities
Kit Carson County has one city and several towns.
City
Towns
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Kit Carson para niños
