Economy & Jobs — Kit Carson County, Colorado

Employment

Total Establishments274
Total Employees1,898
Avg Annual Employment3,013
Avg Annual Pay$47,531
Total Annual Wages$143,209,729
Annual Payroll (thousands)$83,394
Unemployment Rate2.6%

Income

Median Household Income$58,992
Poverty Rate9.4%
IRS Returns3,310
Total AGI (thousands)$207,714
Average AGI per Return$62,753

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$81,441,851
Per Capita$11,492
Population Basis7,087

Agriculture

Total Farms25
Land in Farms (acres)1,241,069
Avg Farm Size (acres)49,643
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants9
Fast Food6
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A