Kiowa County Demographics

A map of Kiowa County's Population by Race

Kiowa County, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,376, a decrease from the 1,446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kiowa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kiowa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kiowa County, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 29.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kiowa County is ranked the 60th most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Kiowa County was ranked the 60th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Kiowa County's White Population

1,144 residents of Kiowa County, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kiowa County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Kiowa County ranks 6th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Kiowa County's population has decreased from 86.2% to 83.1%.

Kiowa County is more White than neighboring Cheyenne County (78.3% White), Bent County (53.7% White), Prowers County (55% White), Kit Carson County (74.9% White), and Greeley County (81.4% White).

Kiowa County's Black Population

0 residents of Kiowa County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kiowa County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kiowa County ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kiowa County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kiowa County is less Black than neighboring Cheyenne County (1.8% Black), Bent County (3.2% Black), Prowers County (1% Black), Kit Carson County (0.1% Black), and Greeley County (0.2% Black).

Kiowa County's Asian Population

20 residents of Kiowa County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kiowa County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Kiowa County ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 122.2%. Asian residents' share of Kiowa County's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Kiowa County is more Asian than neighboring Cheyenne County (0% Asian), Bent County (0.9% Asian), Prowers County (0.3% Asian), Kit Carson County (0.2% Asian), and Greeley County (0% Asian).

Kiowa County's Hispanic Population

178 residents of Kiowa County, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kiowa County is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Kiowa County ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kiowa County's population has increased from 7.2% to 12.9%.

Kiowa County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheyenne County (10.8% Hispanic). Kiowa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Bent County (32.5% Hispanic), Prowers County (40.5% Hispanic), Kit Carson County (20.2% Hispanic), and Greeley County (16.9% Hispanic).

Kiowa County's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Kiowa County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kiowa County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kiowa County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kiowa County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kiowa County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prowers County (0.1% Native American/Other). Kiowa County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheyenne County (0.7% Native American/Other), Bent County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kit Carson County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kiowa County's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Kiowa County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kiowa County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Kiowa County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kiowa County's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.0%.

Kiowa County is more Multiracial than neighboring Greeley County (1.2% Multiracial). Kiowa County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheyenne County (8.3% Multiracial), Bent County (8.4% Multiracial), Prowers County (3% Multiracial), and Kit Carson County (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.