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.
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.
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
