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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garnett

Kansas · 3,368 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 $31,518. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,400. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,368
+5%since 1990
from 3,194 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,093 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,036 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+8%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Garnett
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,518
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,265
+67%since 1990
from $9,748 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.0
+19%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,062)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(444)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,243)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(49)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score5.2%(175)
5
−63%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garnett, Kansas?

Garnett, Kansas has about 3,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garnett, Kansas?

The typical household in Garnett, Kansas earns about $31,518 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Garnett, Kansas?

About 14.8% 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 13.0% of people in Garnett, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garnett, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garnett, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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