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Gove City

Kansas · 80 residents · 0.243 sq mi
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Gove City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $15,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−24%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6177941101271990201020202024Gove City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,919
+51%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−74.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
50.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−35%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(4)
Diversity Score12.4%(10)
Diversity Score
12
+164%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−47%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove City, Kansas?

Gove City, Kansas has about 80 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gove City, Kansas earns about $41,667 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 $15,000, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Gove City, Kansas?

About 9.4% 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 2.7% 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 22 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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