Kiowa County, KS

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2022 Population

2,445

0.488% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.5

0.484% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

5.18%

3.39% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$70,347

14.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$121,600

9.35% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

1,247

3.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Kiowa County, KS had a population of 2.45k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $70,347. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Kiowa County, KS declined from 2,457 to 2,445, a −0.488% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,406 to $70,347, a 14.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kiowa County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.8%).

None of the households in Kiowa County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Kiowa County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kiowa County, KS are Barclay College (86 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Kiowa County, KS was $121,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Kiowa County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kiowa County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Kiowa County, KS borders Barber County, KS, Clark County, KS, Comanche County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ford County, KS, and Pratt County, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Kiowa County, KS is home to a population of 2.45k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.54% of Kiowa County, KS residents were born outside of the country (111 people).

In 2022, there were 30.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16k people) in Kiowa County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71 White (Hispanic) and 62 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.7% of Kiowa County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Kiowa County, KS was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kiowa County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kiowa County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 8
White (Hispanic)
71 ± 23
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
62 ± 34

5.6%

Hispanic Population

137 people

5.6% of the people in Kiowa County, KS are hispanic (137 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kiowa County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

4.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

111 people

2.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

As of 2022, 4.54% of Kiowa County, KS residents (111 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kiowa County, KS was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kiowa County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
28 ± 20
World War II
11 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 16

Kiowa County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kiowa County, KS employs 1.25k people. The largest industries in Kiowa County, KS are Educational Services (206 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (172 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,862), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,517), and Transportation & Warehousing ($76,250).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.25k

2022 Value

± 135

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 14.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kiowa County, KS grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 1.2k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kiowa County, KS, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (166 people), Management Occupations (157 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kiowa County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.25k

2022 Value

± 135

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 14.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kiowa County, KS grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 1.2k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kiowa County, KS, are Educational Services (206 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (172 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kiowa County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Kiowa County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,013

Median earning men ± $4,305

$22,333

Median earning women ± $9,901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,991), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,875), and Manufacturing ($68,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,250), Public Administration ($37,083), and Wholesale Trade ($33,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

14
Other Services (except Public Administration)
7
Retail Trade
4
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$8.21k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$5.02k
Transportation and Warehousing
$2.3k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kiowa County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 84.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.49%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (84.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.49%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kiowa County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 84.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.49%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kiowa County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kiowa County, KS awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Kiowa County, KS in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 86 male students and 83 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kiowa County, KS are White (39 and 61.9%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 12.7%), Unknown (4 and 6.35%), and Two or More Races (3 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in Kiowa County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Barclay College (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kiowa County, KS are Theological Studies (35 and 40.7%), Biblical Studies (19 and 22.1%), and General Studies (7 and 8.14%).

The median tuition cost in Kiowa County, KS for private four year colleges is $19,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Kiowa County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 169 (50.9% men and 49.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 169 students enrolled in Kiowa County, KS, 50.9% men and 49.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 90 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
6 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kiowa County, KS was General Business Administration & Management with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kiowa County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Barclay College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

86 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Barclay College with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 51 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kiowa County, KS, which is 1.46 times more than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 39 degrees mean that there were 4.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kiowa County, KS was $121,600 in 2022, which is 0.431 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $111,200 to $121,600, a 9.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Kiowa County, KS is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Kiowa County, KS have an average commute time of 11.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kiowa County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 8.63% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.63%.

Housing

Property

$121,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$19,313

$699

Median Property Taxes

±$79

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kiowa County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kiowa County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2022

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.4% of the housing units in Kiowa County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kiowa County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9691

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kiowa County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,347

Median Household Income

± $4,237

927

Number of Households

± 101

In 2022, the median household income of the 927 households in Kiowa County, KS grew to $70,347 from the previous year's value of $61,406.

The following chart displays the households in Kiowa County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kiowa County, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Walked (9.74%)
Worked At Home (8.28%)

In 2022, 75.6% of workers in Kiowa County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (8.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kiowa County, KS have a shorter commute time (11.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.265% of the workforce in Kiowa County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kiowa County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kiowa County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kiowa County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 8.63% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.63%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kiowa County, KS (116 out of 2.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kiowa County, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 39.2 in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

88.4% of the population of Kiowa County, KS has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.379% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.379%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kiowa County, KS declined by 4.64% from 12.2% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kiowa County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.