Gove County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,799 | — | #3,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,029 | -12.1% | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,400 | -58.0% | #2,703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $705 | -39.4% | #2,718 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | -59.8% | #45 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gove County has a population of 2,799, making it the #3,051 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gove County is $66,029, ranking #1,537 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.1% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Gove County is $118,400 (-58.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $705/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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94.2% of residents in Gove County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Gove County, Kansas
Gove County, Kansas has a total population of 2,799, making it the 3,051st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gove County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gove County is $66,029, which ranks #1,537 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Gove County is $118,400, 58.0% below the national median. Renters in Gove County pay a median gross rent of $705 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gove County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.
Gove County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Gove 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.