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Gove County

Kansas · 2,695 residents · 1,071.666 sq mi
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Gove County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,295. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 48.3, 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 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,695
−12%since 2000
from 3,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+13%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,295
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,510 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,775
+28%since 2000
from $17,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,989)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(38)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,618)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.7%(19)
Diversity Score7.2%(193)
Diversity Score
7
+100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove County, Kansas?

Gove County, Kansas has about 2,695 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gove County, Kansas earns about $41,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gove County, Kansas expensive?

In Gove County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Gove County, Kansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gove County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gove County, Kansas?

About 9.1% of people in Gove County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gove County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gove County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 536 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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