Kiowa County

Kiowa County

Population Demographics

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.

Housing and Income

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.

Business and Workforce

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.