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Grant County

Kansas · 7,829 residents · 574.808 sq mi
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Grant County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,514. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,500. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
7,829
−1%since 2000
from 7,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+4%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Grant County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,514
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,188
+48%since 2000
from $17,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(5,024)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(2,742)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(4,555)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(4,240)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(3,439)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other3.2%(251)
Diversity Score66.5%(5,204)
Diversity Score
66
+15%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grant County, Kansas?

Grant County, Kansas has about 7,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grant County, Kansas earns about $55,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grant County, Kansas expensive?

In Grant County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Grant County, Kansas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grant County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grant County, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Grant County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grant County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grant County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 670 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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ZIP 67880
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