County · Oklahoma
Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Kiowa County had 8,181 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 40075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,181
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,509 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,383
Median household income
$44,962
±$4,889 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$96,100
±$10,463 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$780
±$75 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Kiowa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,509 residents in Kiowa County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,181 for July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,383 over 1,015 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,383 | 4,028,634 | −503 |
| Households | 3,438±149 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.10 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,665±28 | 1,775,127 | −483 |
Kiowa County's population since 2000
From 10,227 in 2000 to 8,181 in 2025: down 20.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kiowa County?
Kiowa County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hobart with 3,257 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hobart | 3,413 | $33,051 |
|---|---|---|
| Snyder | 1,301 | $41,099 |
| Mountain View | 740 | $53,438 |
| Lone Wolf | 373 | $38,125 |
| Mountain Park | 320 | $24,938 |
| Roosevelt | 254 | $47,000 |
| GoteboGEOID 4030350 | 174 | $95,625 |
| CoopertonGEOID 4017050 | 3 | $2,500 or less |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kiowa County?
The median resident of Kiowa County is 42.4 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.2%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±1.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.2% | 12.7% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.7%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0%±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±1.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 22.5%±2.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±2.4 pts | 12.9% | −5.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±2.0 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7%±2.8 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kiowa County earn?
Half of Kiowa County's 3,438 households earn less than $44,962 a year (±$4,889), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $46,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,962±$4,889 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,800±$3,999 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,364±$1,721 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9%±3.5 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.6%±6.5 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8%±3.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±2.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kiowa County?
Owners occupy 69.7% of Kiowa County's occupied homes and renters 30.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,100 by its owner (±$10,463). The median renter pays $780 a month including utilities, and 50.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,100±$10,463 | $199,800 | +$18,689 |
| Median gross rent | $780±$75 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.5%±7.4 pts | 37.5% | +13.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149±$99 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.7%±3.3 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,665±28 | 1,775,127 | −483 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5%±5.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2%±2.3 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.2%±2.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kiowa County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Kiowa County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kiowa County get to work?
73.5% of Kiowa County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0%±2.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±3.7 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±3.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±2.0 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Kiowa County's census tracts?
Kiowa County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,319 (Tract 9637) to $53,438 (Tract 9636).
| Tract 963640075963600 | 1,308±145 | $53,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 963740075963700 | 4,012±206 | $41,319 |
| Tract 964240075964200 | 3,063±202 | $46,094 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kiowa County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 72nd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 77 |
| Median household income | 74th of 77 |
| Median home value | 74th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 77 |
| Median age | 9th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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