Gove County Summary

Life in Gove County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gove County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gove County:

  • The population in Gove County is 2,758.

  • The median home value in Gove County is $115,253.

  • The median income in Gove County is $59,417.

  • The median rent in Gove County is $726.

  • The unemployment rate in Gove County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Gove County is 6.4%.

  • The average high in Gove County is 73.5° and there are 48.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gove County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gove County

Oakley, KS Population 2,063

Quinter, KS Population 902

Grinnell, KS Population 320

Grainfield, KS Population 250

Park, KS Population 94

Gove City, KS Population 88

Map Of Gove County

Gove County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Gove County is 73.5°.

  • There are 74.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.8 inches of rain each year with 7.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:48 hours of sun each day in Gove County.

StatGove County
Mean High73.5
Nice Days74.56
Rainfall48.8
Snowfall7.4
Sunny_hours6:48
73.5°
Average High
48.8
Inches of Rain

Gove County Demographics

Population over time in Gove County

The current population in Gove County is 2,758. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,774 4.7%
2021 2,650 0.2%
2020 2,644 -

Gender in Gove County

  • Gove County is 49.2% female with 1,356 female residents.

  • Gove County is 50.8% male with 1,401 male residents.

Female
49.2% (1,356)
Male
50.8% (1,401)
Gender Gove County KS USA
Female 49.2% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gove County

Gove County is:

  • 94.3% White with 2,600 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 9 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 47 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 64 Hispanic residents.

White
94.3% (2,600)
African American
0.3% (8)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.1% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (9)
Two Or More
1.7% (47)
Hispanic
2.3% (64)

Table: Gove County By Race

Race Gove County KS USA
White 94.3% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Gove County, Kansas

  • 5.1% of households in Gove County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Gove County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Gove County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Gove County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Gove County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Gove County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Gove County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Gove County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Gove County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Gove County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (140)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (67)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (214)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (352)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (343)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (515)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (405)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (457)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.0% (137)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (123)
Income Gove County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.0% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gove County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Gove County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Gove County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Gove County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Gove County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Gove County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Gove County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Gove County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gove County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Gove County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (110)
9-12th Grade
4% (110)
High School / GED
39% (1,075)
Some College
22% (606)
Associate's Degree
12% (330)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (413)
Master's Degree
3% (82)
Professional Degree
1% (27)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Gove County KS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 39% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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