Kiowa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Kiowa County, Oklahoma has a population of 8,458, the 62nd most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $42,063 and the median home value is $90,300. The poverty rate is 25.0%.
Kiowa County Quick Facts
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kiowa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 3,378 | $28,906 | 37.5% | $63,500 |
| Snyder | 1,353 | $42,083 | 18.4% | $109,600 |
| Mountain View | 575 | $55,781 | 17.9% | $75,300 |
| Lone Wolf | 437 | $35,156 | 16.7% | $70,800 |
| Mountain Park | 347 | $27,083 | 24.8% | $35,000 |
| Gotebo | 232 | $93,750 | 8.6% | $150,000 |
| Roosevelt | 216 | $47,500 | 30.2% | $52,100 |
| Cooperton | 6 | N/A | 50.0% | $70,000 |
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Population Overview
Kiowa County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 8,458. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kiowa County is 42.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kiowa County is $42,063. This is 34% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $90,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Kiowa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kiowa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kiowa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma?
Kiowa County has a population of 8,458, making it the 62nd most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Kiowa County?
The median household income in Kiowa County is $42,063 with a poverty rate of 25.0%.
How many cities are in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?
Kiowa County contains 8 Census-designated places.