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Kiowa County

Oklahoma · 8,509 residents · 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 $34,747. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,718 residents. 18% 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 $66,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
8,509
−17%since 2000
from 10,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Kiowa County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,747
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,855
+54%since 2000
from $14,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(8,234)
Black4.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(689)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(2,914)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(6,149)
Black3.7%(314)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(953)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other9.7%(822)
Diversity Score53.1%(4,517)
Segregation Score10.9%(930)
Diversity Score
53
+86%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

Kiowa County, Oklahoma has about 8,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kiowa County, Oklahoma earns about $34,747 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?

About 18.1% 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 23.9% 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 2,838 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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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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