Kiowa County

Kiowa County

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Kiowa County is 2,452. The population is expected to shrink to 2,311 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.18%.

The median age of Kiowa County residents is 41.

The diversity index of Kiowa County is 31.3, meaning that there is a 31% 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 $87,081 and projected to be $94,460 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,060, projected to be $36,490 in 2030. 2.16% of households – 53 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $718,787 and the average disposable income is $66,939.

There are 1,146 housing units in Kiowa County; 673 are owner-occupied, 282 are rented, and 191 are vacant. The average home value is $200,632, with 111 homes built in 2010 or later, and 281 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 207 businesses in Kiowa County, employing 1,546 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,224 age 16 and above. 174 workers commute into Kiowa County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,033 residents both live and work in/around Kiowa County. The average travel time is 12.2 minutes. 34.66% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 934 drive alone, 70 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 106 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 108 residents work from home.

452 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 189 have associates degrees, 358 have bachelor’s degrees, and 108 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16