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Goddard

Kansas · 5,084 residents · 5.061 sq mi
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Goddard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,270. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,047 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,500. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,084
+150%since 2000
from 2,037 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−1%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Goddard
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,270
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,942
+47%since 2000
from $18,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,924)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(39)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,184)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(429)
Asian1%(49)
Other3.3%(170)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,646)
Diversity Score
32
+353%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goddard, Kansas?

Goddard, Kansas has about 5,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goddard, Kansas?

The typical household in Goddard, Kansas earns about $82,270 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 $149,500, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Goddard, Kansas?

About 31.6% 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 1.7% 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 3,280 residents, a change of about 182 percent over that period.

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

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