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Garden City

Kansas · 26,658 residents · 11.009 sq mi
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Garden City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,975. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,600. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,658
−6%since 2000
from 28,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,421 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.9
+5%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Garden City
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,975
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,752 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,066
+32%since 2000
from $15,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(14,169)
Black1.2%(351)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(12,492)
Asian3.5%(1,003)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(19,344)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43%(11,463)
Black2.4%(641)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(12,946)
Asian4.3%(1,146)
Other1.4%(382)
Diversity Score71.8%(19,129)
Diversity Score
72
+6%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Kansas?

Garden City, Kansas has about 26,658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Kansas?

The typical household in Garden City, Kansas earns about $47,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Kansas expensive?

In Garden City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Kansas?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Kansas?

About 12.5% of people in Garden City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,561 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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