This was 20.8 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,246.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kit Carson County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 497 | 10.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,406 | 28.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 225 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 382 | 7.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 966 | 19.7 |
Associate's degree | 572 | 11.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 514 | 10.5 |
Master's degree | 255 | 5.2 |
Professional school degree | 82 | 1.7 |
Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.3 |