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Girard

Kansas · 2,773 residents · 2.334 sq mi
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The short version

Girard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,773
−1%since 1990
from 2,794 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,197 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Girard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,847
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,865 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,668
+60%since 1990
from $10,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,716)
Black1.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(191)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,675)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(128)
Diversity Score
5
−32%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+23.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girard, Kansas?

Girard, Kansas has about 2,773 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Girard, Kansas?

The typical household in Girard, Kansas earns about $32,847 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 $46,600, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Girard, Kansas?

About 17.3% 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 13.4% 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 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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