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Kiowa County

Colorado · 1,446 residents · 1,767.809 sq mi
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Kiowa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,503. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,446
−11%since 2000
from 1,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+11%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kiowa County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,503
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,494 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,275
+42%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,530)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,247)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(104)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score21.9%(316)
Diversity Score
22
+144%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa County, Colorado?

Kiowa County, Colorado has about 1,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiowa County, Colorado?

The typical household in Kiowa County, Colorado earns about $39,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiowa County, Colorado expensive?

In Kiowa County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa County, Colorado?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kiowa County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiowa County, Colorado?

About 13.6% of people in Kiowa County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiowa County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiowa County, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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