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Gem

Kansas · 88 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Gem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−8%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
50751001251501990201020202024Gem
202498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$23,786
+42%since 2000
from $16,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+41%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gem, Kansas?

Gem, Kansas has about 88 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gem, Kansas?

The typical household in Gem, Kansas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gem, Kansas expensive?

In Gem, Kansas, the median home is worth about $48,300.

How educated are people in Gem, Kansas?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gem, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gem, Kansas?

About 5.3% of people in Gem, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gem, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gem, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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