Kiowa County, Colorado Demographics 2026
Kiowa County, Colorado has a population of 1,376, the 60th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $58,618 and the median home value is $161,500. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Kiowa County Quick Facts
How Kiowa County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,356 | 1,376 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $56,389 | $58,618 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $148,600 | $161,500 | +8.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kiowa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eads | 677 | $59,479 | 5.4% | $135,200 |
| Sheridan Lake | 61 | $41,406 | 3.3% | $86,700 |
| Haswell | 52 | N/A | 7.7% | $133,300 |
| Towner | 36 | N/A | 36.1% | N/A |
| Brandon | 8 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Kiowa County is located in Colorado with a total population of 1,376. It is the 60th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kiowa County is 45.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kiowa County is $58,618. This is 39% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 0.1%. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $161,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Kiowa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kiowa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.9%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.
Education
20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kiowa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kiowa County, Colorado?
Kiowa County has a population of 1,376, making it the 60th most populous county in Colorado.
What is the median income in Kiowa County?
The median household income in Kiowa County is $58,618 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.
How many cities are in Kiowa County, Colorado?
Kiowa County contains 5 Census-designated places.