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Gove County

Kansas · 2,718 residents · 1,071.666 sq mi
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Gove County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,906. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% 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 $99,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,718
−11%since 2000
from 3,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,906
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,012
+79%since 2000
from $17,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,486)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(83)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other3.2%(88)
Diversity Score16.8%(457)
Diversity Score
17
+369%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gove County, Kansas?

Gove County, Kansas has about 2,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gove County, Kansas earns about $53,906 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 $99,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Gove County, Kansas?

About 19.9% 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 8.6% 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 513 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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