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Gem

Kansas · 98 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Gem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $80,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
+2%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50751001251501990201020202024Gem
202498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$33,486
+99%since 2000
from $16,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing18.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(85)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5)
Asian3.1%(3)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score24.1%(24)
Diversity Score
24
+825%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
34.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gem, Kansas?

Gem, Kansas has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gem, Kansas?

The typical household in Gem, Kansas earns about $65,000 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 $80,800.

How educated are people in Gem, Kansas?

About 12.7% 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 24.6% 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 12 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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