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Goessel

Kansas · 539 residents · 0.379 sq mi
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Goessel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,491. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
−5%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,422 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+13%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765275796316821990201020202024Goessel
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,491
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,338
+23%since 2000
from $14,106 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(516)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score10.7%(58)
Diversity Score
11
+496%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goessel, Kansas?

Goessel, Kansas has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goessel, Kansas?

The typical household in Goessel, Kansas earns about $29,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goessel, Kansas expensive?

In Goessel, Kansas, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Goessel, Kansas?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Goessel, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goessel, Kansas?

About 9.5% of people in Goessel, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goessel, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goessel, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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