Kiowa County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Kiowa County, Oklahoma is 8,458 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $42,063, the median home value is $90,300, and the median age is 42.0.
The population of Kiowa County has declined 12.6% since 2010 (9,442 → 8,257), a -0.95% annualized rate.
8,458
Population
-0.95%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$42,063
Median Income
$90,300
Median Home Value
Kiowa County covers 1,015 sq mi of land at 8.3 people per square mile.
About Kiowa County, OK
The poverty rate is what most separates Kiowa County from the typical county: 22.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Kiowa County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 8,458.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $42,063, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 22.7%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $90,300, with typical rent around $675.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 7.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Kiowa County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Kiowa County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kiowa County had a population of 9,442 in 2010 and 8,257 in 2024, a -12.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,442 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.95%.
8,257
Population (2024)
9,442
Population (2010)
9,442
Peak (2010)
-0.95%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,442 |
| 2011 | 9,426 |
| 2012 | 9,359 |
| 2013 | 9,347 |
| 2014 | 9,286 |
| 2015 | 9,120 |
| 2016 | 9,034 |
| 2017 | 8,850 |
| 2018 | 8,728 |
| 2019 | 8,725 |
| 2020 | 8,496 |
| 2021 | 8,403 |
| 2022 | 8,437 |
| 2023 | 8,322 |
| 2024 | 8,257 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,063$-21,540 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,504 |
| Per-capita income | $24,928 |
| Poverty rate | 22.7%+11.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kiowa County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
77.2%
Public transit
7.2%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$90,300$-95,600 vs state
Median home value
$675
Median rent
71.3%
Homeownership rate
4,684
Total housing units
71.4%
Occupied
28.6%
Vacant
28.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.0%
With health insurance
89.5%
With broadband internet
25.7%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.5%
With a disability
92.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kiowa County, Oklahoma has a population of 8,458 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Kiowa County has declined 12.6% since 2010 (9,442 → 8,257), a -0.95% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kiowa County, Oklahoma is $42,063, with mean (average) household income of $59,504 and per-capita income of $24,928. 22.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kiowa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%), Black or African American (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kiowa County, Oklahoma is 42.0 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.
The median home value in Kiowa County is $90,300 and median monthly rent is $675. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,684 total housing units, 28.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kiowa County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Kiowa County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.