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Kiowa

Oklahoma · 731 residents · 1.243 sq mi
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Kiowa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
+5%since 2000
from 693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755456156847541990201020202024Kiowa
2024658
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,648
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,653
−7%since 2000
from $17,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+18%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(549)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(126)
Diversity Score44.6%(326)
Diversity Score
45
+498%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa, Oklahoma?

Kiowa, Oklahoma has about 731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiowa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Kiowa, Oklahoma earns about $29,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiowa, Oklahoma expensive?

In Kiowa, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa, Oklahoma?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kiowa, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiowa, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% of people in Kiowa, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiowa, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiowa, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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