Kiowa, OK Demographics
A map of Kiowa's Population by Race
Kiowa, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 658, a large increase from the 595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.5% White, 24.8% Multiracial, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.6% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kiowa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Kiowa is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kiowa, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Kiowa is ranked the 313th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kiowa was ranked the 319th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Kiowa's White Population
411 residents of Kiowa, or 62.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kiowa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Kiowa ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's White population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Kiowa's population has decreased from 63.0% to 62.5%.
Kiowa is more White than neighboring Blanco (53.9% White). Kiowa is less White than neighboring Pittsburg (62.8% White), Savanna (70.3% White), Wardville (84.3% White), and Ashland (63.4% White).
Kiowa's Black Population
4 residents of Kiowa, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kiowa is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Kiowa ranks 359th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Kiowa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Kiowa is more Black than neighboring Pittsburg (0% Black), Savanna (0% Black), Blanco (0% Black), Wardville (0% Black), and Ashland (0% Black).
Kiowa's Asian Population
0 residents of Kiowa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kiowa is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Kiowa ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Kiowa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Kiowa's Hispanic Population
43 residents of Kiowa, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kiowa is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kiowa ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 168.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kiowa's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.5%.
Kiowa is more Hispanic than neighboring Savanna (2.1% Hispanic), Blanco (0% Hispanic), Wardville (0% Hispanic), and Ashland (2.4% Hispanic). Kiowa is less Hispanic than neighboring Pittsburg (6.6% Hispanic).
Kiowa's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of Kiowa, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kiowa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kiowa ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kiowa's population has decreased from 20.2% to 5.6%.
Kiowa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savanna (3.5% Native American/Other). Kiowa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsburg (5.8% Native American/Other), Blanco (18.4% Native American/Other), Wardville (7.8% Native American/Other), and Ashland (26.8% Native American/Other).
Kiowa's Multiracial Population
163 residents of Kiowa, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kiowa is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Kiowa ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kiowa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Kiowa's population has increased from 13.4% to 24.8%.
Kiowa is more Multiracial than neighboring Savanna (24.1% Multiracial), Wardville (7.8% Multiracial), and Ashland (7.3% Multiracial). Kiowa is less Multiracial than neighboring Blanco (27.6% 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.