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Kiowa, CO


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Kiowa, Colorado

Kiowa, Colorado, in Elbert county, is 30 miles SE of Aurora, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 581.

The People and Families of Kiowa

In Kiowa, about 59% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Kiowa.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kiowa had a median family income of $42,353.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kiowa favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $470. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kiowa Housing

Kiowa has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Kiowa, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Kiowa -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Kiowa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kiowa Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kiowa, CO

Comparing Kiowa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity62
Age of the Population13
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime11
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