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Kiowa

Kansas · 902 residents · 1.108 sq mi
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Kiowa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
902
−15%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
−3%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018279541K1K1990201020202024Kiowa
2024811
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,129
+69%since 2000
from $16,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other7.6%(69)
Diversity Score25.7%(232)
Diversity Score
26
+147%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa, Kansas?

Kiowa, Kansas has about 902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiowa, Kansas?

The typical household in Kiowa, Kansas earns about $51,667 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa, Kansas?

About 23.7% 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 10.9% 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 263 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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