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Goodland

Kansas · 4,948 residents · 4.501 sq mi
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Goodland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,356. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,948
−1%since 1990
from 4,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,107 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+3%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,356
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,105
+79%since 1990
from $9,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,728)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(294)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24%(1,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,423)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino9%(447)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,100)
Diversity Score
22
−7%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 12.7 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 Goodland, Kansas?

Goodland, Kansas has about 4,948 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Goodland, Kansas?

The typical household in Goodland, Kansas earns about $31,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodland, Kansas expensive?

In Goodland, Kansas, the median home is worth about $61,200, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Goodland, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goodland, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodland, Kansas?

About 12.1% of people in Goodland, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodland, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodland, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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