Kiowa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. 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%.