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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garden Plain

Kansas · 797 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Garden Plain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,068. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

797
+16%since 1990
from 690 in 1990
1990 – 2025
707 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 612 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+6%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6467779081K1K1990201020202024Garden Plain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,068
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,946
+89%since 1990
from $12,152 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
17.5% rent
1.7
+18%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(770)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.7%(37)
5
−25%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−41%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Plain, Kansas?

Garden Plain, Kansas has about 797 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garden Plain, Kansas earns about $48,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Plain, Kansas expensive?

In Garden Plain, Kansas, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Plain, Kansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Plain, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Plain, Kansas?

About 4.0% of people in Garden Plain, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden Plain, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden Plain, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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