Kiowa County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kiowa County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,422. It is the 96th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kiowa County is 41.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kiowa County is $73,214. This is about average than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $152,400. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Kiowa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kiowa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.