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Gray County

Kansas · 6,006 residents · 868.867 sq mi
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Gray County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
6,006
+2%since 2000
from 5,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Gray County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,824
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,606
+21%since 2000
from $18,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(5,231)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(579)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(1,358)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,050)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(855)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1%(58)
Diversity Score33.8%(2,033)
Diversity Score
34
+47%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray County, Kansas?

Gray County, Kansas has about 6,006 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gray County, Kansas earns about $52,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray County, Kansas expensive?

In Gray County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Gray County, Kansas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gray County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray County, Kansas?

About 6.9% of people in Gray County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gray County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gray County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 610 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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