As of 2024 the population of Kiowa County is 2,377. The population is expected to shrink to 2,314 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.54%.
The median age of Kiowa County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Kiowa County is 26.8, meaning that there is a 27% 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 $81,639 and projected to be $91,533 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,419, projected to be $36,574 in 2029. 1.94% of households – 46 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $784,470 and the average disposable income is $64,354.
There are 1,134 housing units in Kiowa County; 678 are owner-occupied, 263 are rented, and 193 are vacant. The average home value is $186,357, with 102 homes built in 2010 or later, and 292 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 212 businesses in Kiowa County, employing 1,558 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,232 age 16 and above. 154 workers commute into Kiowa County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,069 residents both live and work in/around Kiowa County. The average travel time is 11.8 minutes. 31.99% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.28% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 931 drive alone, 64 carpool, and 4 take public transportation. 131 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 102 residents work from home.
487 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 215 have associates degrees, 337 have bachelor’s degrees, and 91 hold a graduate or professional degree.
