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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gove City

Kansas · 105 residents · 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 $23,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $12,900. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

105
+3%since 1990
from 102 in 1990
1990 – 2025
432 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 420 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
−12%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6177941101271990201020202024Gove City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,438
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,870
−7%since 1990
from $12,793 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.5%
+26.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$12,900
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
US average: $602
93.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
6.7% rent
0.6
+2%since 1990
from 0.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(5)
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+58%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove City, Kansas?

Gove City, Kansas has about 105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gove City, Kansas earns about $23,438 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 $12,900, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Gove City, Kansas?

About 20.8% 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 34.5% of people in Gove City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gove City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gove City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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