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Lake Kiowa

Texas · 2,476 residents · 2.986 sq mi
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Lake Kiowa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,956. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $526,900. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,476
+31%since 2000
from 1,883 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
829 / sq mi
+42%since 2009
from 584 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+2%since 2000
from 59.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lake Kiowa
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(178)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(107)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.1%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.6%(39)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(264)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(310)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.8%(590)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.4%(629)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(195)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(97)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,956
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,430 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,111
+218%since 2000
from $28,354 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+35%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,900
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,815
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $952 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+54%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Kiowa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,812)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(114)
Diversity Score
14
+801%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(18)
Puerto Rican0.6%(15)
Ancestry
English18.6%(460)
German17.5%(434)
Irish8.4%(209)
Italian5.8%(143)
American5%(125)
Scottish2.7%(68)
French2.6%(64)
Swiss2.5%(63)
Welsh2.2%(55)
Norwegian1.9%(46)
Swedish1.6%(40)
Danish1.2%(30)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
British0.8%(21)
Dutch0.8%(20)
Czech0.7%(17)
Polish0.6%(14)
Croatian0.4%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.1%(144)
Married77.1%(847)
Widowed6.8%(75)
Divorced3%(33)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married78.3%(855)
Widowed14.6%(159)
Divorced7.1%(78)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Kiowa, Texas?

Lake Kiowa, Texas has about 2,476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Kiowa, Texas?

The typical household in Lake Kiowa, Texas earns about $125,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Kiowa, Texas expensive?

In Lake Kiowa, Texas, the median home is worth about $526,900, and the typical rent is about $1,815 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Kiowa, Texas?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Kiowa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Kiowa, Texas?

About 2.1% of people in Lake Kiowa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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