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Garnett

Kansas · 3,242 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 $48,259. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $87,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,242
−4%since 2000
from 3,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,259
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,689
+46%since 2000
from $16,265 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,916)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(101)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other5.1%(165)
Diversity Score22.1%(718)
Diversity Score
22
+326%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garnett, Kansas?

Garnett, Kansas has about 3,242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garnett, Kansas?

The typical household in Garnett, Kansas earns about $48,259 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Garnett, Kansas?

About 22.0% 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 17.9% 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 48 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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