Kiowa, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kiowa, Oklahoma
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Location of Kiowa, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 595 |
| • Density | 478.68/sq mi (184.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74553
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-40000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412839 |
Kiowa is a small town located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2010, about 731 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 595.
A Look Back in Time
When Kiowa was first established, it was part of the Choctaw Nation in what was then called the Indian Territory. Its exact location was near the border of Jacksfork County and Tobucksy County.
A post office opened in Kiowa, Indian Territory, on May 6, 1881. The town got its name from a nearby place called Kiowa Hill.
Where is Kiowa?
Kiowa is located in Oklahoma. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.3 square miles (3.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Kiowa?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,021 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,287 | 26.1% | |
| 1930 | 689 | −46.5% | |
| 1940 | 802 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 802 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 607 | −24.3% | |
| 1970 | 754 | 24.2% | |
| 1980 | 866 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 718 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 693 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 731 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 595 | −18.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 693 people living in Kiowa. These people lived in 293 different homes, and 200 of those were families.
Most people in Kiowa were White (75.1%). About 14.2% were Native American. A smaller number of people were from two or more races (6.8%) or African American (0.3%). About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (56.0%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Kiowa was 38 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. About 18.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Kiowa
- Clonie Gowen, a professional poker player
- Reba McEntire, a famous country singer and actress
- Rip Radcliff, a former baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Kiowa (Oklahoma) para niños
