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Goddard

Kansas · 6,638 residents (2025 est.) · 5.061 sq mi
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#128Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.9%#192Fastest growingof 6,811+18.6%
The short version

Goddard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,004. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,993 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,030
+196%since 2000
from 2,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
+69%since 2009
from 704 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−5%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Goddard
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.5%(691)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(364)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.2%(616)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(507)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(326)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415%(906)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(885)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(719)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.3%(322)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.4%(326)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(158)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(210)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,004
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,352 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,515
+87%since 2000
from $18,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−5%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,758
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+43%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Goddard on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,924)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(39)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,048)
Black1.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino12%(722)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other2.4%(147)
Diversity Score
36
+35%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.8%(532)
Cuban1.7%(101)
Spaniard0.3%(21)
Puerto Rican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(20)
Chinese0.3%(17)
Ancestry
German39.6%(2,386)
Irish11.8%(713)
English8.5%(513)
Dutch2.6%(154)
Swedish2.3%(141)
French2%(121)
Italian2%(120)
Croatian1.6%(96)
Arab1.4%(86)
Lebanese1.4%(86)
American1.2%(72)
Russian1.2%(72)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(72)
Polish1%(61)
British0.9%(57)
Scottish0.9%(55)
Swiss0.5%(30)
Czech0.4%(26)
Danish0.4%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(21)
Norwegian0.2%(15)
Finnish0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(515)
Married67.5%(1,371)
Widowed0.5%(11)
Divorced6.6%(135)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(560)
Married57.8%(1,346)
Widowed8.6%(199)
Divorced9.5%(222)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goddard, Kansas?

Goddard, Kansas has about 6,030 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goddard, Kansas?

The typical household in Goddard, Kansas earns about $94,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goddard, Kansas expensive?

In Goddard, Kansas, the median home is worth about $242,800, and the typical rent is about $1,758 a month.

How educated are people in Goddard, Kansas?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goddard, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goddard, Kansas?

About 1.9% of people in Goddard, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goddard, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goddard, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,226 residents, a change of about 234 percent over that period.

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

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