Geary County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,815 | — | #1,321 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,317 | -21.1% | #2,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 27.1 years | -30.3% | #3,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | -38.7% | #1,751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,104 | -5.1% | #720 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +43.0% | #2,456 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Geary County has a population of 35,815, making it the #1,321 most populous county in the US. The median age is 27.1 years, which is 30.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Geary County is $59,317, ranking #2,148 out of 3,222 counties — 21.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Geary County is $172,700 (-38.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,104/mo and the homeownership rate is 43.5%.
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92.3% of residents in Geary County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Geary County, Kansas
Geary County, Kansas has a total population of 35,815, making it the 1,321st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Geary County is 27.1 years, which is 30.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Geary County is $59,317, which ranks #2,148 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Geary County is $172,700, 38.7% below the national median. Renters in Geary County pay a median gross rent of $1,104 per month. The homeownership rate is 43.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Geary County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.
Geary County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.4%).
All data for Geary County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.