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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garnett

Kansas · 3,194 residents · 3.082 sq mi
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Garnett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,719. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,100. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,194
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,036 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,719
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,518 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,748
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,265 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$251
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
67.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
1.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,243)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(49)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(175)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,062)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(115)
Diversity Score13.9%(444)
14
+168%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.9%
−15.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garnett, Kansas?

Garnett, Kansas has about 3,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garnett, Kansas?

The typical household in Garnett, Kansas earns about $18,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garnett, Kansas expensive?

In Garnett, Kansas, the median home is worth about $31,100, and the typical rent is about $251 a month.

How educated are people in Garnett, Kansas?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garnett, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garnett, Kansas?

About 13.3% of people in Garnett, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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