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Gove City

Kansas · 80 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 $29,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $24,700. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6177941101271990201020202024Gove City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,404
+55%since 2000
from $11,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−7%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove City, Kansas?

Gove City, Kansas has about 80 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gove City, Kansas earns about $29,500 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 $24,700.

How educated are people in Gove City, Kansas?

About 16.4% 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 30.3% 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 22 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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