Great Bend, KS

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    2024 Population
    14,479
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.5
    1.35% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.9%
    0.302% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,139
    1.53% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $133,900
    12.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    6,709
    2.96% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Great Bend, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.3% of the residents in Great Bend, KS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Great Bend, KS was $133,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

    Most people in Great Bend, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Great Bend, KS was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesKansasBarton County, KSGreat Bend, KSSouth Central Kansas PUMA, KS

    Population & Diversity

    Great Bend, KS is home to a population of 14.5k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.85% of Great Bend, KS residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.2k people) in Great Bend, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.24k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 554 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.3% of Great Bend, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Great Bend, KS was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Great Bend, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      10.2k ± 232
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.24k ± 425
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      554 ± 298
    24.9%
    Hispanic Population
    3.6k people

    In 2024, there were 4.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.2k people) in Great Bend, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.24k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 554 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24.9% of the people in Great Bend, KS are hispanic (3.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Great Bend, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.85%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.14k people
    6.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    898 people

    As of 2024, 7.85% of Great Bend, KS residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Great Bend, KS was 6.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      173 ± 110
    2. Vietnam
      161 ± 94
    3. Korea
      74 ± 83

    Great Bend, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Great Bend, KS.

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    Health

    85.6% of the population of Great Bend, KS has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 9.38% on non-group plans, and 0.459% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.4%
    Uninsured
    42.6%
    Employer Coverage
    18.7%
    Medicaid
    14.4%
    Medicare
    9.38%
    Non-Group
    0.459%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Great Bend, KS grew by 10.5% from 13.1% to 14.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Great Bend, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Great Bend, KS employs 6.71k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Great Bend, KS were Health Care & Social Assistance (876 people), Construction (814 people), and Retail Trade (747 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,516), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,391), and Transportation & Warehousing ($71,848).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.71k
    2024 Value
    ± 609
    −2.96%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Great Bend, KS declined at a rate of −2.96%, from 6.91k employees to 6.71k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Great Bend, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (651 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (637 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (630 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Great Bend, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.71k
    2024 Value
    ± 609
    −2.96%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Great Bend, KS declined at a rate of −2.96%, from 6.91k employees to 6.71k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Great Bend, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (876 people), Construction (814 people), and Retail Trade (747 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Great Bend, KS, though some of these residents may live in Great Bend, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,898
    Median earning men ± $2,287
    $33,319
    Median earning women ± $3,317

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,935), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,731).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($72,969), Wholesale Trade ($49,531), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,521).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Great Bend, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Great Bend, KS was $133,900 in 2024, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $118,700 to $133,900, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Great Bend, KS is 55.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Great Bend, KS have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Great Bend, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $133,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,194
    $3,378
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$370

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Great Bend, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Great Bend, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    55.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 55.9% of the housing units in Great Bend, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Great Bend, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,139
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,438
    6.04k
    Number of Households
    ± 534

    In 2024, the median household income of the 6.04k households in Great Bend, KS grew to $54,139 from the previous year's value of $53,323.

    The following chart displays the households in Great Bend, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Great Bend, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
    2. Carpooled (6.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.93%)

    In 2024, 83.9% of workers in Great Bend, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.2%) and those who worked at home (5.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    14 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Great Bend, KS have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Great Bend, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Great Bend, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Great Bend, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Great Bend, KS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Great Bend, KS (2.39k out of 14.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Great Bend, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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