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Kiowa County Overview

$27,957
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,043
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,347
TOTAL POPULATION
632
MALE POPULATION
715
FEMALE POPULATION
88.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
649
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Kiowa County Area Codes

Income in Kiowa County

Income Overview in Kiowa County

Per Capita Income in Kiowa County is $27,957, while median incomes of families and households are $60,000 and $45,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,347$27,957
Median Family Income338$60,000
Mean Family Income338$84,330
Median Household Income551$45,250
Mean Household Income551$66,747
Income Deficit338$10,043
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,34730.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,34769.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3470.45

Earnings by Sex in Kiowa County

Average Earnings in Kiowa County are $32,760, $40,815 for men and $28,456 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kiowa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male333 (49.3%)$40,815
Female343 (50.7%)$28,456
Total676 (100.0%)$32,760

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kiowa County

The most common earnings brackets in Kiowa County are $100,000+ for men (43 | 12.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (50 | 14.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kiowa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (3.3%)7 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (3.6%)21 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49934 (10.2%)8 (2.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.3%)2 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (2.4%)21 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (2.1%)20 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (3.9%)34 (9.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.9%)13 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)12 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (3.9%)16 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99931 (9.3%)28 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (4.8%)50 (14.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (3.0%)21 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (9.3%)14 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99927 (8.1%)26 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (6.0%)14 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (6.3%)13 (3.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (4.5%)3 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (5.1%)14 (4.1%)
$100,000+43 (12.9%)6 (1.8%)
Total333 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County

Average earnings in Kiowa County are $43,594 for men and $33,049 for women, a difference of 24.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,625, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,583. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,528, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,539.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,786$0
High School Diploma$50,625$35,417
College or Associate's Degree$34,583$32,539
Bachelor's Degree$48,125$43,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,594$33,049

Family Income in Kiowa County

Family Income Brackets in Kiowa County

According to the Kiowa County family income data, there are 72 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kiowa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000226.5%
$10,000 to $14,999175.0%
$15,000 to $24,99930.9%
$25,000 to $34,999216.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995716.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997221.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997121.0%
$100,000 to $149,999247.1%
$150,000 to $199,999319.2%
$200,000+205.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kiowa County

4-person families (28 | 8.3%) account for the highest median family income in Kiowa County with $143,750 per family, while 4-person families (28 | 8.3%) have the highest median income of $35,938 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kiowa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families224 (66.3%)$58,804
3-Person Families37 (11.0%)$0
4-Person Families28 (8.3%)$143,750
5-Person Families22 (6.5%)$0
6-Person Families27 (8.0%)$62,083
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total338 (100.0%)$60,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kiowa County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kiowa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45 (13.3%)$0
1 Earner111 (32.8%)$58,295
2 Earners172 (50.9%)$71,000
3+ Earners10 (3.0%)$161,250
Total338 (100.0%)$60,000

Household Income in Kiowa County

Household Income Brackets in Kiowa County

With 111 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Kiowa County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (3.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kiowa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000356.4%
$10,000 to $14,999213.8%
$15,000 to $24,9996411.6%
$25,000 to $34,999549.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911120.1%
$50,000 to $74,9999817.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998615.6%
$100,000 to $149,999305.4%
$150,000 to $199,999325.8%
$200,000+203.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kiowa County

The median household income in Kiowa County is $45,250, with the highest median household income of $61,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 181 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,688, with 39 households (7.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kiowa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years39 (7.1%)$42,688
25 to 44 Years149 (27.0%)$54,125
45 to 64 Years181 (32.9%)$61,250
65+ Years182 (33.0%)$42,841
Total551 (100.0%)$45,250

Poverty in Kiowa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kiowa County

With 12.3% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Kiowa County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (42.4%) and 40 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (42.4%)12 (18.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (6.7%)
6 to 11 Years1 (1.6%)4 (12.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (18.8%)40 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years3 (7.5%)13 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years18 (18.2%)4 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years14 (25.9%)15 (20.5%)
55 to 64 Years6 (6.2%)30 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
75 Years and over1 (3.7%)12 (19.7%)
Total77 (12.3%)133 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kiowa County

According to the poverty statistics in Kiowa County, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (57.6%)52 (81.2%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)14 (93.3%)
6 to 11 Years61 (98.4%)27 (87.1%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (83.3%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (81.2%)20 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years37 (92.5%)65 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years81 (81.8%)59 (93.6%)
45 to 54 Years40 (74.1%)58 (79.4%)
55 to 64 Years91 (93.8%)100 (76.9%)
65 to 74 Years86 (100.0%)90 (97.8%)
75 Years and over26 (96.3%)49 (80.3%)
Total551 (87.7%)556 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kiowa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kiowa County show that 10.3% or 29 of the total 281 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kiowa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children168 (88.0%)23 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children37 (86.1%)6 (14.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (89.7%)29 (10.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kiowa County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kiowa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (13.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)15 (71.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (39.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kiowa County

The poverty data for Kiowa County shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (10.3%) and 18 of the single-parent households (31.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (14.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (53.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kiowa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (12.0%)3 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)15 (53.6%)
3 or 4 Children6 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (10.3%)18 (31.6%)

Race in Kiowa County

The most populous races in Kiowa County are White / Caucasian (1,306 | 97.0%), Hispanic or Latino (82 | 6.1%), and Two or more Races (24 | 1.8%).
Race in Kiowa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American80.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino826.1%
Native / Alaskan60.4%
White / Caucasian1,30697.0%
Two or more Races241.8%
Some other Race30.2%
Total1,347100.0%

Ancestry in Kiowa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Kiowa County are German (454 | 33.7%), Irish (222 | 16.5%), English (197 | 14.6%), Mexican (82 | 6.1%), and American (72 | 5.3%), together accounting for 76.2% of all Kiowa County residents.
Ancestry in Kiowa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American725.3%
Bulgarian10.1%
Cherokee20.2%
Chippewa30.2%
Colville20.2%
Croatian90.7%
Dutch282.1%
Eastern European20.2%
English19714.6%
European90.7%
French261.9%
French Canadian20.2%
German45433.7%
Irish22216.5%
Italian513.8%
Mexican826.1%
Norwegian131.0%
Pennsylvania German20.2%
Polish80.6%
Potawatomi10.1%
Scandinavian30.2%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Scottish423.1%
Slovene20.2%
Swedish151.1%
Swiss151.1%
Welsh20.2%
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Immigrants in Kiowa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kiowa County came from Central America (35 | 2.6%), Latin America (35 | 2.6%), Mexico (35 | 2.6%), Eastern Europe (4 | 0.3%), and Europe (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 8.4% of all Kiowa County residents.
Immigrants in Kiowa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Bulgaria10.1%
Canada30.2%
Central America352.6%
Eastern Europe40.3%
Europe40.3%
Latin America352.6%
Mexico352.6%
Poland30.2%
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Sex and Age in Kiowa County

Sex and Age in Kiowa County

The most populous age groups in Kiowa County are 65 to 69 Years (64 | 10.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (72 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (9.3%)64 (8.9%)
5 to 9 Years35 (5.5%)38 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years54 (8.5%)15 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years45 (7.1%)21 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years32 (5.1%)54 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years22 (3.5%)45 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years18 (2.9%)33 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years53 (8.4%)17 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years46 (7.3%)46 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years17 (2.7%)26 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years37 (5.9%)47 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years45 (7.1%)60 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years52 (8.2%)72 (10.1%)
65 to 69 Years64 (10.1%)55 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years26 (4.1%)39 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years19 (3.0%)23 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years7 (1.1%)40 (5.6%)
85 Years and over1 (0.2%)20 (2.8%)
Total632 (100.0%)715 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kiowa County

Median Family Size in Kiowa County

The median family size in Kiowa County is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (281 | 83.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (46 | 13.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kiowa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple281 (83.1%)3.07
Single Male/Father11 (3.3%)2.91
Single Female/Mother46 (13.6%)2.24
Total Families338 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Kiowa County

The median household size in Kiowa County is 2.37 persons per household, with single male/father households (11 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (213 | 38.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kiowa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple281 (51.0%)3.08
Single Male/Father11 (2.0%)3.27
Single Female/Mother46 (8.4%)2.43
Non-family213 (38.7%)1.37
Total Households551 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kiowa County

Out of a total of 551 households in Kiowa County, 338 (61.3%) are family households, while 213 (38.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 212, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 151.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kiowa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-151 (27.4%)
2-Person Households212 (38.5%)55 (10.0%)
3-Person Households40 (7.3%)7 (1.3%)
4-Person Households37 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total338 (61.3%)213 (38.7%)

Female Fertility in Kiowa County

Fertility by Age in Kiowa County

Average fertility rate in Kiowa County is 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 159.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (84.0%)159.0
35 to 50 years4 (16.0%)45.0
Total25 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kiowa County

44.0% of women with births (25) in Kiowa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kiowa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kiowa County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kiowa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (40.0%)370.0
High School Diploma6 (24.0%)125.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (20.0%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (16.0%)80.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kiowa County

56.0% of women with births in Kiowa County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kiowa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Kiowa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Kiowa County

Among the 624 employed individuals in Kiowa County, private company employees (280 | 44.9%), local government employees (98 | 15.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (82 | 13.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kiowa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28044.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)213.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8213.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations569.0%
Local Government Employees9815.7%
State Government Employees426.7%
Federal Government Employees375.9%
Unpaid Family Workers81.3%
Total624100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kiowa County

Employment Status by Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years81 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years63 (94.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years41 (80.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years134 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years86 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years91 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years74 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years70 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total649 (62.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (63.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma81 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree244 (79.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kiowa County are Management (122 | 18.8%), Community & Social Service (66 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (60 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (38 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (31 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kiowa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kiowa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management93 (76.2%)29 (23.8%)
Business & Financial3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (51.6%)15 (48.4%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (15.1%)56 (84.9%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Legal Services & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (8.3%)55 (91.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)122 (46.6%)140 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kiowa County are Cleaning & Maintenance (53 | 8.2%), Healthcare Support (41 | 6.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (10 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Kiowa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kiowa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (66.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (12.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (92.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (88.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (7.3%)38 (92.7%)
Security & Protection4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (11.3%)47 (88.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (11.9%)111 (88.1%)
Total (Overall)320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kiowa County are Sales & Related (64 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (48 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kiowa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (46.9%)34 (53.1%)
Office & Administration5 (10.4%)43 (89.6%)
Total (Category)35 (31.2%)77 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kiowa County are Construction & Extraction (60 | 9.2%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (43 | 6.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kiowa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kiowa County are Transportation (21 | 3.2%), Production (3 | 0.5%), and Material Moving (2 | 0.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kiowa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kiowa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation20 (95.2%)1 (4.8%)
Material Moving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (96.2%)1 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kiowa County

Employment Industries in Kiowa County

The major employment industries in Kiowa County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (132 | 20.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (111 | 17.1%), Educational Services (85 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (66 | 10.2%), and Construction (51 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Kiowa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Kiowa County

The Kiowa County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (90.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.5%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (94.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kiowa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting120 (90.9%)12 (9.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Wholesale Trade1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Retail Trade33 (50.0%)33 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (39.4%)20 (60.6%)
Utilities7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Information9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (5.3%)18 (94.7%)
Professional & Scientific12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)
Educational Services18 (21.2%)67 (78.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (4.5%)106 (95.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Public Administration8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Total320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)

Education in Kiowa County

School Enrollment in Kiowa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 308 students in Kiowa County are nursery / preschool (75 | 24.3%), elementary school (70 | 22.7%), and high school (60 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Kiowa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7524.3%
Kindergarten144.5%
Elementary School7022.7%
Middle School4113.3%
High School6019.5%
College / Undergraduate4715.3%
Graduate / Professional10.3%
Total308100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kiowa County

Out of a total of 308 students who are enrolled in schools in Kiowa County, 23 (7.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 285 (92.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (30.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 60 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kiowa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old65 (89.0%)8 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds68 (98.6%)1 (1.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total285 (92.5%)23 (7.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kiowa County

Business (43 | 21.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (40 | 20.1%), education (33 | 16.6%), social sciences (19 | 9.6%), and liberal arts & history (14 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 199 individuals in Kiowa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kiowa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics126.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4020.1%
Physical & Health Sciences42.0%
Psychology42.0%
Social Sciences199.6%
Engineering31.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology126.0%
Business4321.6%
Education3316.6%
Literature & Languages84.0%
Liberal Arts & History147.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.0%
Communications10.5%
Arts & Humanities42.0%
Total199100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kiowa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kiowa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kiowa County are males with 2 vehicles (149, accounting for 48.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (118, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kiowa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle36 (11.8%)64 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles149 (48.7%)118 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles68 (22.2%)70 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles26 (8.5%)38 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (8.8%)22 (7.0%)
Total306 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kiowa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kiowa County are less than 5 minutes (191 commuters, 31.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (132 commuters, 21.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (56 commuters, 9.2%).
Commute Time in Kiowa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes19131.4%
5 to 9 Minutes13221.7%
10 to 14 Minutes487.9%
15 to 19 Minutes498.1%
20 to 24 Minutes569.2%
25 to 29 Minutes223.6%
30 to 34 Minutes365.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes111.8%
45 to 59 Minutes477.7%
60 to 89 Minutes81.3%
90 or more Minutes91.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Kiowa County

The most common commute times in Kiowa County are less than 5 minutes (73 commuters, 23.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (118 commuters, 39.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kiowa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes73 (23.5%)118 (39.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes62 (19.9%)70 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes26 (8.4%)22 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (13.5%)7 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes48 (15.4%)8 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (3.9%)10 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (6.1%)17 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (1.0%)8 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (4.2%)34 (11.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.3%)4 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes9 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kiowa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kiowa County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (81, 26.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (76, 25.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kiowa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (4.2%)6 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM26 (8.4%)8 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (9.3%)21 (7.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM38 (12.2%)6 (2.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM34 (10.9%)42 (14.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM49 (15.8%)38 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM28 (9.0%)76 (25.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM81 (26.1%)33 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (2.2%)13 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.0%)35 (11.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)6 (2.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)13 (4.4%)
Total311 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Kiowa County

Of the total 551 dwellings in Kiowa County, owner-occupied units account for 407 (73.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 144 (26.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kiowa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40773.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14426.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units551100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Kiowa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15127.4%
2-Person Household26748.5%
3-Person Household478.5%
4+ Person Household8615.6%
Total Housing Units551100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kiowa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household94 (62.3%)57 (37.8%)
2-Person Household208 (77.9%)59 (22.1%)
3-Person Household36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household69 (80.2%)17 (19.8%)
Total Housing Units407 (73.9%)144 (26.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kiowa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
High School Diploma120 (70.6%)50 (29.4%)
College/Associate Degree190 (78.2%)53 (21.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher79 (76.0%)25 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kiowa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10318.7%
35 to 44 Years8515.4%
45 to 54 Years6912.5%
55 to 64 Years11220.3%
65 to 74 Years12422.5%
75 to 84 Years437.8%
85 Years and Over152.7%
Total551100.0%

Housing Finances in Kiowa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kiowa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kiowa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied407 (73.9%)$44,828
Renter-Occupied144 (26.1%)$47,000
Average551 (100.0%)$45,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kiowa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kiowa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00030 (7.4%)2 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.5%)1 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (2.9%)9 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (6.1%)8 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (2.9%)19 (13.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (8.8%)18 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (23.3%)16 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (10.6%)55 (38.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (18.2%)12 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (6.4%)4 (2.8%)
$150,000 or more52 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kiowa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kiowa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30056 (13.8%)1 (0.7%)
$300 to $49999 (24.3%)15 (10.4%)
$500 to $799110 (27.0%)35 (24.3%)
$800 to $99944 (10.8%)33 (22.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49942 (10.3%)21 (14.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99913 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more22 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kiowa County

Housing Structures in Kiowa County

Housing Structures in Kiowa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45682.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments132.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments91.6%
10 or more Apartments224.0%
Mobile Home / Other519.3%
Total551100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kiowa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kiowa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached380 (83.3%)76 (16.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (52.9%)24 (47.1%)
Total407 (73.9%)144 (26.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kiowa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kiowa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (2.0%)30 (20.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms67 (16.5%)66 (45.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms194 (47.7%)9 (6.2%)
8 or more Rooms138 (33.9%)30 (20.8%)
Total407 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kiowa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kiowa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas271 (66.6%)58 (40.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas92 (22.6%)43 (29.9%)
Electricity30 (7.4%)31 (21.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (3.2%)12 (8.3%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kiowa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Kiowa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle81 (19.9%)51 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles129 (31.7%)60 (41.7%)
3 or more Vehicles197 (48.4%)18 (12.5%)
Total407 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kiowa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kiowa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units248159
Median Property Value$120,500$142,200
Median Household Income$42,500$30
Monthly Housing Costs$443$22
Real Estate Taxes$566$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00043 (17.3%)18 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99972 (29.0%)48 (30.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999122 (49.2%)52 (32.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)41 (25.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (9.3%)9 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (14.1%)13 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (14.1%)60 (37.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (16.9%)8 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (7.7%)32 (20.1%)
$150,000 or more22 (8.9%)7 (4.4%)
Total248 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kiowa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kiowa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x101 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (17.7%)81 (50.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (10.1%)26 (16.4%)
4.0x or more78 (31.5%)11 (6.9%)
Total248 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kiowa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800158 (63.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49947 (19.0%)35 (22.0%)
$800 to $1,49933 (13.3%)66 (41.5%)
Total248 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kiowa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kiowa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years140 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years188 (99.5%)1 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years95 (84.1%)18 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years138 (85.2%)24 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years83 (65.3%)44 (34.6%)
55 to 64 Years211 (92.9%)16 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,207 (91.6%)110 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kiowa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kiowa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born140 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen188 (99.5%)1 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kiowa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kiowa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000129 (80.1%)32 (19.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999374 (96.4%)14 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999202 (79.2%)53 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999221 (96.9%)7 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over269 (98.5%)4 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kiowa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 699 (69.7%)45 (31.7%)
6 to 18 Years75 (39.7%)113 (59.8%)
19 to 25 Years44 (48.3%)70 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years37 (32.7%)71 (62.8%)
35 to 44 Years30 (18.5%)108 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years19 (15.0%)66 (52.0%)
55 to 64 Years23 (10.1%)188 (82.8%)
65 to 74 Years174 (97.8%)89 (50.0%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)48 (54.5%)
Total589 (44.7%)798 (60.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kiowa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kiowa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years10 (13.9%)6 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years21 (8.4%)30 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (9.3%)11 (12.0%)
75 Years and over16 (59.3%)24 (39.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kiowa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kiowa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (5.2%)3 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (9.3%)3 (3.3%)
75 Years and over16 (59.3%)18 (29.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kiowa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.2%)7 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kiowa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years8 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.4%)12 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kiowa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.0%)30 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (9.8%)
75 Years and over2 (7.4%)21 (34.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kiowa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.8%)7 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Kiowa County

Computing Device Access in Kiowa County

Computing Device Access in Kiowa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41976.0%
Smartphone43879.5%
Tablet32458.8%
No Computing Device6010.9%
Total551100.0%

Internet Access in Kiowa County

Internet Access in Kiowa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31557.2%
Cellular Data Only10118.3%
Satellite Internet6111.1%
No Internet9216.7%
Total551100.0%

Kiowa County Summary

Kiowa County is located in the southeastern corner of Colorado, and is bordered by Lincoln County to the north, Prowers County to the east, Bent County to the south, and Crowley County to the west. The county seat is Eads, and the county has a total area of 1,741 square miles, of which 1,739 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,398, making it the second least populous county in Colorado.

Geography

Kiowa County is located in the High Plains region of Colorado, and is characterized by flat to rolling terrain. The county is mostly covered in shortgrass prairie, with some areas of sand hills and sagebrush. The Arkansas River flows through the county, and is the main source of water for the area. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Meredith, which is located in the northern part of the county.
The climate of Kiowa County is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is around 15 inches, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

The economy of Kiowa County is largely based on agriculture, with wheat, corn, and sorghum being the main crops. Cattle ranching is also an important part of the local economy, and the county is home to several large ranches. Oil and gas production is also an important part of the economy, and the county is home to several oil and gas wells.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,398 people, 545 households, and 382 families living in Kiowa County. The population density was 0.8 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,000. The per capita income for the county was $17,000. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Kiowa County is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of Colorado. The county is characterized by flat to rolling terrain, and is mostly covered in shortgrass prairie. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture, with wheat, corn, and sorghum being the main crops. Oil and gas production is also an important part of the economy. As of the 2010 census, the population of the county was 1,398, and the median income for a household was $35,000.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Kiowa County?
Per Capita income in Kiowa County is $27,957.
What is the Median Family Income in Kiowa County?
Median Family Income in Kiowa County is $60,000.
What is the Median Household income in Kiowa County?
Median Household Income in Kiowa County is $45,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kiowa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Kiowa County is 30.3%.
Women in Kiowa County earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kiowa County?
Family Income Deficit in Kiowa County is $10,043.
Families that are below poverty line in Kiowa County earn $10,043 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kiowa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kiowa County is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Kiowa County?
Total Population of Kiowa County is 1,347.
What is the Total Male Population of Kiowa County?
Total Male Population of Kiowa County is 632.
What is the Total Female Population of Kiowa County?
Total Female Population of Kiowa County is 715.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kiowa County?
There are 88.39 Males per 100 Females in Kiowa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kiowa County?
There are 113.13 Females per 100 Males in Kiowa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Kiowa County?
Median Population Age in Kiowa County is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kiowa County
Average Family Size in Kiowa County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kiowa County
Average Household Size in Kiowa County is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kiowa County?
There are 649 People in the Labor Forcein in Kiowa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kiowa County?
62.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Kiowa County.