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Kiowa County

Oklahoma · 8,181 residents (2025 est.) · 1,015.078 sq mi
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Kiowa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,962. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,844 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,100. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,383
−18%since 2000
from 10,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 9 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Kiowa County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(533)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(604)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(560)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(486)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(417)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(937)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(906)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(935)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.5%(1,301)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(1,023)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(504)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(177)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,962
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,364
+85%since 2000
from $14,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−2%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+37%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kiowa County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(8,234)
Black4.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(689)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(6,014)
Black3.6%(302)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,019)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other12%(1,003)
Diversity Score
57
+18%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
7
−34%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.9%(828)
Puerto Rican0.3%(22)
Spaniard0.2%(13)
Guatemalan0.1%(10)
Ecuadorian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Laotian0.2%(19)
Thai0.2%(16)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Korean0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(9)
Chamorro0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German13%(1,087)
English11%(926)
Irish9.9%(829)
American4.3%(360)
Scottish2.2%(183)
Italian1%(88)
Swedish1%(83)
Dutch0.8%(71)
French0.8%(67)
Polish0.7%(59)
Norwegian0.7%(55)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(37)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.4%(33)
Welsh0.3%(25)
British0.2%(13)
Danish0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(7)
Czech0%(4)
Slovak0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(857)
Married57.8%(1,884)
Widowed4.1%(133)
Divorced11.8%(384)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(743)
Married49%(1,681)
Widowed13.7%(471)
Divorced15.5%(533)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

Kiowa County, Oklahoma has about 8,383 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kiowa County, Oklahoma earns about $44,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiowa County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Kiowa County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kiowa County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

About 22.9% of people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiowa County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiowa County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,964 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9637Census Tract 9642Census Tract 9636
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 73651ZIP 73566ZIP 73062ZIP 73655ZIP 73564ZIP 73041ZIP 73559
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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