Kiowa County, Kansas
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Kiowa County (standard abbreviation: KW) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 3,278. Its county seat is Greensburg, Kansas6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,872 km² (723 mi²). 1,871 km² (722 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.03% water.
Adjacent counties
- Edwards County, Kansas (north)
- Pratt County, Kansas (east)
- Barber County, Kansas (southeast)
- Comanche County, Kansas (south)
- Clark County, Kansas (southwest)
- Ford County, Kansas (west)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,278 people, 1,365 households, and 924 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (4/mi²). There are 1,643 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.19% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,365 households out of which 27.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% are married couples living together, 5.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% are non-families. 30.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 21.80% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,576, and the median income for a family is $40,950. Males have a median income of $29,063 versus $20,764 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,207. 10.80% of the population and 7.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Subdivisions
Cities and towns
Education
Unified school districts
- Greensburg USD 422
- Mullinville USD 424
- Haviland USD 474
