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Gove City

Kansas · 77 residents (2025 est.) · 0.243 sq mi
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Gove City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $91,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 288%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−25%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:77 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6177941101271990201020202024Gove City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,442
+468%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.593
+79%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
+288%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+242%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(12)
Diversity Score60.3%(48)
Diversity Score
60
+1179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−37%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove City, Kansas?

Gove City, Kansas has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gove City, Kansas?

The typical household in Gove City, Kansas earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gove City, Kansas expensive?

In Gove City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $91,200.

How educated are people in Gove City, Kansas?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gove City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gove City, Kansas?

About 6.3% of people in Gove City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gove City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gove City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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