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Kiowa

Kansas · 1,026 residents · 1.108 sq mi
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Kiowa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
−3%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+3%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018279541K1K1990201020202024Kiowa
2024811
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,841
+31%since 2000
from $16,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+69%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(956)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(42)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.8%(70)
Diversity Score24.7%(253)
Diversity Score
25
+137%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa, Kansas?

Kiowa, Kansas has about 1,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiowa, Kansas?

The typical household in Kiowa, Kansas earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiowa, Kansas expensive?

In Kiowa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa, Kansas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kiowa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiowa, Kansas?

About 16.0% of people in Kiowa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiowa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiowa, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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