Kiowa County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kiowa County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.8 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.70% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.7 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 585 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kiowa County declined by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,376 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kiowa County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.1% of residents. That is 6.9 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 256 18.6% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 219 15.9% -8.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 279 20.3% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 304 22.1% +6.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.3% of the people living in Kiowa County and men 46.7%.
- Women 53.3% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 46.7% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Kiowa County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,980 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.63% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kiowa County is about 39% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $108,928 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $800 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kiowa County is about 11.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $800 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kiowa County spend about 18 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 74 hours, about 3.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.9 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.8 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 74 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,304 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,276 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 119 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Kiowa County is 9 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kiowa County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Kiowa County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kiowa County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kiowa County, Colorado.
How many people live in Kiowa County, Colorado?
About 1,376 people live in Kiowa County, Colorado, in 585 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 46.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Kiowa County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Kiowa County, Colorado has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Kiowa County, Colorado?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($108,928 against $57,980), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $800 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Kiowa County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Kiowa County, Colorado is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Kiowa County, Colorado?
16.7% of adults in Kiowa County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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