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Great Bend

New York · 938 residents · 5.791 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
938
+17%since 2000
from 801 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6688541K1K1K2000201020202024Great Bend
2024938
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,538
+76%since 2000
from $16,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
+154%since 2010
from 0.228 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(735)
Black2.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(758)
Black13%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other2.8%(26)
Diversity Score41.1%(385)
Diversity Score
41
+345%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Bend, New York?

Great Bend, New York has about 938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Great Bend, New York expensive?

In Great Bend, New York, the median home is worth about $172,600.

How educated are people in Great Bend, New York?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Great Bend, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Bend, New York?

About 31.3% of people in Great Bend, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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