Barber County

Kiowa County

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Kiowa County is 2,392. The population is expected to shrink to 2,369 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.19%.

The median age of Kiowa County residents is 41.

The diversity index of Kiowa County is 36.3, meaning that there is a 36% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Kiowa County is $96,993 and projected to be $106,924 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,817, projected to be $42,652 in 2031. 3.43% of households – 82 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,221,893 and the average disposable income is $74,824.

There are 1,135 housing units in Kiowa County; 676 are owner-occupied, 263 are rented, and 196 are vacant. The average home value is $208,639, with 117 homes built in 2010 or later, and 273 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 208 businesses in Kiowa County, employing 1,600 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,226 age 16 and above. 192 workers commute into Kiowa County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,015 residents both live and work in/around Kiowa County. The average travel time is 13.1 minutes. 30.74% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 908 drive alone, 94 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 103 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 115 residents work from home.

441 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 184 have associates degrees, 332 have bachelor’s degrees, and 130 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09