Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Kiowa County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. As of 2000, the population was 10,227. Its county seat
is Hobart
.
, the county has a total area of 1031 square miles (2,670.3 km²). 1015 square miles (2,628.8 km²) is land and 16 square miles (41.4 km²) (1.56%) is water.
of 2000, there were 10,227 people, 4,208 households, and 2,815 families residing in the county. The population density
was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,304 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.54% White
, 4.67% Black
or African American
, 6.31% Native American
, 0.31% Asian
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
, 2.68% from other races
, and 2.42% from two or more races. 6.74% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,208 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.00% were married couples
living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% were non-families. 30.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,053, and the median income for a family was $34,654. Males had a median income of $25,552 versus $19,497 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,231. About 15.00% of families and 19.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.30% of those under age 18 and 15.70% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. As of 2000, the population was 10,227. Its county seat
County seat
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is Hobart
Hobart, Oklahoma
Hobart is a city in and the county seat of Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. Hobart was founded in 1901 on what had been part of an Indian reservation. The settlers drew lots for free land. It was named for Garret Hobart, the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States. The population...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 1031 square miles (2,670.3 km²). 1015 square miles (2,628.8 km²) is land and 16 square miles (41.4 km²) (1.56%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 62
U.S. Highway 183
State Highway 9State Highway 9 (Oklahoma)State Highway 9, abbreviated as SH-9, OK-9, or simply Highway 9, is a major east–west highway in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Spanning across the central part of the state, SH-9 begins at the Texas state line near Madge, Oklahoma, and ends at the Arkansas state line near Fort Smith, Arkansas. State...
State Highway 19State Highway 19 (Oklahoma)State Highway 19, also known as SH-19 or OK-19, is a 172 mile long highway running through the southern part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is signed east–west. SH-19 is Oklahoma's 13th longest state highway....
State Highway 44
Adjacent counties
- Washita CountyWashita County, OklahomaWashita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 11,508. Its county seat is New Cordell. It was formerly located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma....
(north) - Caddo CountyCaddo County, OklahomaCaddo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 30,150. Its county seat is Anadarko. It is named after the Caddo tribe who were settled here on the 1870s...
(east) - Comanche CountyComanche County, OklahomaComanche County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Built on former reservation lands of the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache in Indian Territory, Comanche County was open for settlement on August 16, 1901 by lottery. The region has three cities and seven towns as well as the Fort Sill...
(southeast) - Tillman CountyTillman County, OklahomaTillman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 9,287. The county seat is Frederick. .-Geography:According to the U.S...
(south) - Jackson CountyJackson County, OklahomaJackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 28,439. Its county seat is Altus.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
(southwest) - Greer CountyGreer County, OklahomaGreer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 6,061. Its county seat is Mangum. From 1860 to 1896, the state of Texas claimed an area known as Greer County, Texas, which included present-day Greer County along with neighboring...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,227 people, 4,208 households, and 2,815 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,304 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.54% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.67% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.31% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.31% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.68% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.42% from two or more races. 6.74% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 4,208 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% were non-families. 30.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,053, and the median income for a family was $34,654. Males had a median income of $25,552 versus $19,497 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $14,231. About 15.00% of families and 19.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.30% of those under age 18 and 15.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Hobart, Oklahoma Hobart is a city in and the county seat of Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. Hobart was founded in 1901 on what had been part of an Indian reservation. The settlers drew lots for free land. It was named for Garret Hobart, the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States. The population... Lone Wolf, Oklahoma Lone Wolf is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 438 at the 2010 census. The town was named for Chief Lone Wolf , a warrior chief of the Kiowa who fought to preserve his people's autonomy and way of life.-Geography:... |
Mountain Park, Oklahoma Mountain Park is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 409 at the 2010 census.-Embezzlement:On March 7, 2008, KSWO-TV reported that the former town clerk was fired for allegedly secretly embezzling $100,000 over a period of two years, leaving the town unable to pay its... Mountain View, Oklahoma Mountain View is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 795 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Mountain View is located at .... |
Roosevelt, Oklahoma Roosevelt is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 248 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Roosevelt is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... Snyder, Oklahoma Snyder is a city in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,394 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Snyder is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, Snyder has a total area of , all of it land.... |