Kiowa County, KS

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2020 Population
2,483
0.878% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
41.3
0.721% 1-year decrease
2020 Poverty Rate
6.29%
6.33% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$53,107
0.313% 1-year decline
2020 Median Property Value
$132,500
16.3% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
1,174
3.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Kiowa County, KS had a population of 2.48k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $53,107. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kiowa County, KS declined from 2,505 to 2,483, a −0.878% decrease and its median household income declined from $53,274 to $53,107, a −0.313% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kiowa County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Other (Hispanic) (1.93%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%).

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.

99.6% of the residents in Kiowa County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kiowa County, KS are Barclay College (102 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Kiowa County, KS was $132,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Kiowa County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Kiowa County, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Kiowa County, KS is home to a population of 2.48k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.69% of Kiowa County, KS residents were born outside of the country (42 people).

In 2020, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Kiowa County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 102 White (Hispanic) and 67 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%
2020 Citizenship
97.2%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of Kiowa County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kiowa County, KS was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kiowa County, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.2k ± 11
  2. White (Hispanic)
    102 ± 47
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    67 ± 28.2
6.04%
Hispanic Population
150 people

In 2020, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.2k people) in Kiowa County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 102 White (Hispanic) and 67 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.04% of the people in Kiowa County, KS are hispanic (150 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    82,530 ± 6,952 people
  2. India
    13,550 ± 2,851 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,869 ± 2,555 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,530 Kansas residents, followed by India with 13,550 and Vietnam with 10,869.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.69%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
42 people
4.15%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
104 people

As of 2020, 1.69% of Kiowa County, KS residents (42 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kiowa County, KS was 4.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    36 ± 20
  2. Korea
    16 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    15 ± 16

Kiowa County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Kiowa County, KS employs 1.17k people. The largest industries in Kiowa County, KS are Educational Services (181 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (148 people), and Retail Trade (131 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,500), and Finance & Insurance ($60,417).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,975. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.17k
2020 Value
± 119
−3.14%
1 Year decline
± 14.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kiowa County, KS declined at a rate of −3.14%, from 1.21k employees to 1.17k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kiowa County, KS, are Management Occupations (146 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (138 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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.17k
2020 Value
± 119
−3.14%
1 Year decline
± 14.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kiowa County, KS declined at a rate of −3.14%, from 1.21k employees to 1.17k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kiowa County, KS, are Educational Services (181 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (148 people), and Retail Trade (131 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,417
Median earning men ± $2,220
$22,778
Median earning women ± $9,820

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,417), Manufacturing ($52,500), and Information ($51,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,250), and Public Administration ($31,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 26
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 26
    Wholesale Trade
  3. 25
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $6.77k
    Wholesale Trade
  2. $6k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $1.3k
    Construction

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. Mixed freight
    $20.2B
  2. Meat/seafood
    $16.7B
  3. Live animals/fish
    $13.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$229B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. Missouri
    $20.1B
  2. Nebraska
    $14.7B
  3. Texas
    $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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

2020 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (84.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Joseph R Biden Jr. (13.4%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senators Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
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.

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US Representatives 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.

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In 2020, universities in Kiowa County, KS awarded 102 degrees. The student population of Kiowa County, KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 107 male students and 108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kiowa County, KS are White (74 and 73.3%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 5.94%), and Two or More Races (5 and 4.95%).

The largest universities in Kiowa County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Barclay College (102 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kiowa County, KS are Biblical Studies (37 and 36.3%), Family Psychology (18 and 17.6%), and Theological Studies (14 and 13.7%).

The median tuition cost in Kiowa County, KS for private four year colleges is $17,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2020 in Kiowa County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 215 (49.8% men and 50.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 215 students enrolled in Kiowa County, KS, 49.8% men and 50.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 128 records, of which 52.3% were women and 47.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Family Psychology
    18 degree-majors awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    9 degree-majors awarded
  3. Biblical Studies
    36 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kiowa County, KS was Family Psychology with 18 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Barclay College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
102 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Barclay College with 102 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 52 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kiowa County, KS, which is 1.04 times more than the 50 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 74 degrees mean that there were 6.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (593k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (440k).

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.

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The median property value in Kiowa County, KS was $132,500 in 2020, which is 0.577 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $113,900 to $132,500, a 16.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Kiowa County, KS is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kiowa County, KS have an average commute time of 14.4 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 2021, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.45%.

Housing

Property

$132,500
Median Property Value 2020
±$18,013
$678
Median Property Taxes
±$72

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 $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

69.5%
Homeownership
2020
70%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 69.5% of the housing units in Kiowa County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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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).

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Household Income

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$53,107
Median Household Income
± $4,134
975
Number of Households
± 96

In 2020, the median household income of the 975 households in Kiowa County, KS declined from $53,107 from the previous year's value of $53,274.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kiowa County, KS is from Kansas.
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.458
2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.24%)
  3. Walked (4.03%)

In 2020, 83.6% of workers in Kiowa County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.24%) and those who walked to work (4.03%).

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.

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Commute Time

14.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kiowa County, KS have a shorter commute time (14.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Kiowa County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.45%.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kiowa County, KS (144 out of 2.29k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2021, 17.4% of the children was living in poverty in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.7%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 39.2 in Kiowa County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 39.8 per 100,000 population.

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89.3% of the population of Kiowa County, KS has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.7%
Uninsured
44.2%
Employer Coverage
11.2%
Medicaid
19.4%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
1.07%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kiowa County, KS grew by 3.64% from 10.3% to 10.7%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35% in Kiowa County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kiowa County, KS.

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