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Garnett

Kansas · 3,415 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 $34,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
3,415
+1%since 2000
from 3,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,729
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,518 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,598
+14%since 2000
from $16,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,266)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(72)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other5.1%(173)
Diversity Score18.3%(624)
Diversity Score
18
+251%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garnett, Kansas?

Garnett, Kansas has about 3,415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garnett, Kansas?

The typical household in Garnett, Kansas earns about $34,729 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Garnett, Kansas?

About 13.9% 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 20.2% 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 221 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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