Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Kit Carson County, CO

The map below shows majority race by area in Kit Carson County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Kit Carson County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Kit Carson County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Kit Carson County overall is white, making up 77.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 18.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Kit Carson County
Race
Kit Carson County, CO Population
White
77.2%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Kit Carson County, CO Population
White
77.2%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Kit Carson County, CO

The map below shows diversity in Kit Carson County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Kit Carson County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Kit Carson County Diversity Score

58

With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Kit Carson County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Kit Carson County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Kit Carson County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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