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Girard

Kansas · 2,476 residents (2025 est.) · 2.334 sq mi
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Girard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,600. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,777
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,190 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Girard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,298
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,847 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,450
+47%since 2000
from $16,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+64%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,675)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,499)
Black1.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian1.8%(50)
Other5.7%(158)
Diversity Score23.3%(647)
Diversity Score
23
+405%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girard, Kansas?

Girard, Kansas has about 2,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Girard, Kansas?

The typical household in Girard, Kansas earns about $40,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Girard, Kansas expensive?

In Girard, Kansas, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Girard, Kansas?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Girard, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Girard, Kansas?

About 16.1% of people in Girard, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Girard, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Girard, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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