Colorado · Employment data 2025
Kiowa County
About 1 in 5 jobs — 21.3% — are in the top two exposure tiers. That is roughly 105 of 491 covered jobs.
This estimates the share of jobs in occupations with high or substantial task overlap in the 2023 ratings. It is not a job-loss forecast.
Some local data is missing. 47.5% of the employment base had to be estimated from withheld industry counts. Read broad patterns rather than small differences. About this estimate
How the county's jobs are distributed
“Covered jobs” are jobs in unemployment-insurance records; most self-employed work is excluded. The top two tiers make up 21.3% here, compared with 27.4% statewide and 25.9% nationally.
| Tier | Share of jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| high overlap | 4.8% | 23 |
| substantial overlap | 16.5% | 81 |
| some overlap | 39.7% | 195 |
| little overlap | 39.0% | 192 |
Counties with similar job counts: Dolores (24.5%), San Juan (21.0%), Jackson (21.5%). Small differences should not be treated as precise rankings.
Across all of Kiowa County's jobs, 4.8% are in high-overlap occupations, 16.5% substantial, 39.7% some, and 39.0% little. Partially imputed estimate.
County context. Population 1,376. Median annual earnings for workers living here: $37,794 (±$5,108). 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. These are residence-based — they describe the people who live in Kiowa County, while the employment figures describe the jobs located in it.
Plate I
Groups with the highest task overlap
- Computer and Mathematical 1.7% of jobs · score 55.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Software Developers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Data Scientists
- Information Security Analysts
- Office and Admin Support 11.3% of jobs · score 52.0Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Customer Service Representatives
- Office Clerks, General
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Business and Financial Operations 4.0% of jobs · score 51.9Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Accountants and Auditors
- Project Management Specialists
- Human Resources Specialists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Life and Physical Science 0.9% of jobs · score 50.3Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Biological Technicians
- Arts, Design, and Media 1.0% of jobs · score 48.1Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 8 | 1.7% | 55.6 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 55 | 11.3% | 52.0 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 20 | 4.0% | 51.9 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 4 | 0.9% | 50.3 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 5 | 1.0% | 48.1 |
Plate II
Large groups with lower task overlap
- Transportation and Moving 8.0% of jobs · score 15.4Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Food Preparation and Serving 6.2% of jobs · score 12.8Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Cooks, Restaurant
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Food Preparation Workers
- Bartenders
- Protective Service 4.1% of jobs · score 23.9Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Security Guards
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Firefighters
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Healthcare Support 3.8% of jobs · score 12.7Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides
- Nursing Assistants
- Medical Assistants
- Dental Assistants
- Phlebotomists
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Construction and Extraction 3.6% of jobs · score 9.3Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 39 | 8.0% | 15.4 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 30 | 6.2% | 12.8 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 20 | 4.1% | 23.9 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 18 | 3.8% | 12.7 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 18 | 3.6% | 9.3 |
Plate III
Jobs versus modeled payroll
Using national average wages to model payroll, occupations in the top two tiers make up a larger share of payroll than of jobs in Kiowa County. This describes the estimated occupation mix, not observed local pay.
- Share of jobs 21.3%
Statewide 27.4%
- Share of payroll 26.0%
Statewide 34.8%
| Measure | Kiowa County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Share of jobs in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 21.3% | 27.4% |
| Share of payroll in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 26.0% | 34.8% |
Plate IV
How Kiowa County compares
| Kiowa County share | 21.3% |
|---|---|
| Typical (median) Colorado county | 21.2% |
| Colorado overall (employment-weighted) | 27.4% |
| United States overall | 25.9% |
| Lowest county share | 15.9% |
| Highest county share | 35.3% |
Cite this page
Colorado AI Exposure Atlas
Martin, Christopher. “AI Job Exposure in Kiowa County, Colorado.” Colorado AI Exposure Atlas, 2026 edition. https://coloradoaiexposureatlas.com/county/kiowa/.
2026 Edition · Employment data 2025 · Compiled by Christopher Martin
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