State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,393.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.18%
Growth Since 2010
-8.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
25,223
World Population Review
Great Bend, Kansas Population 2021
14,626
Great Bend is a city located in Barton County Kansas. It is also the county seat of Barton County. With a 2020 population of 14,626, it is the 25th largest city in Kansas and the 2359th largest city in the United States . Great Bend is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -8.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,995 in 2010. Great Bend reached it's highest population of 16,670 in 1960. Spanning over 11 miles, Great Bend has a population density of 1,393 people per square mile.
The average household income in Great Bend is $61,726 with a poverty rate of 19.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $655 per month, and the median house value is $95,800. The median age in Great Bend is 36.8 years, 36.3 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Great Bend Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Bend was:
- White: 92.88%
- Two or more races: 2.30%
- Other race: 1.72%
- Native American: 1.30%
- Black or African American: 1.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.40%
- Asian: 0.24%
The current population of Great Bend, Kansas is 14,626 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,148.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,995.
Great Bend, Kansas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,223 | -278 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 25,501 | -278 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 25,779 | -278 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 26,057 | -337 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 26,394 | -484 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 26,878 | -281 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 27,159 | -175 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 27,334 | -109 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 27,443 | -77 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 27,520 | -177 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 27,697 | 22 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 27,675 | 0.00% |
Great Bend Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,265 | 92.88% |
| Two or More Races | 353 | 2.30% |
| Some Other Race | 264 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 199 | 1.30% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.24% |
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Great Bend Population by Race
Great Bend Population Pyramid $2021
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Great Bend Population by Age
Great Bend Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,142 | 2.45 | 63.3 |
| Married | 2,808 | 3.09 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 2,372 | 1.23 | 50.6 |
| Female | 597 | 3.77 | 30.3 |
| Male | 365 | 3.27 | 54.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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Great Bend Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 606 | 5.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 614 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,280 | 32.44% |
| Some College | 2,352 | 23.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,278 | 12.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,434 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 546 | 5.40% |
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Great Bend Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Great Bend Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,208 | 7,617 | 1,764 |
| Hispanic | 1,553 | 1,002 | 155 |
| Other Race | 146 | 39 | |
| Native American | 137 | 104 | 43 |
| Black | 134 | 107 | |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 80 | 33 |
| Islander | 61 | 61 | |
| Asian | 16 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.50%.
Great Bend Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,346
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$26,843
Average Female
Great Bend Earnings by Educational Attainment
Great Bend Language by Age
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Great Bend Language
83.73% of Great Bend residents speak only English, while 16.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.25% of the population.
Great Bend Language
Great Bend Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,988 | 2,022 | 18.40% |
| Hispanic | 3,340 | 715 | 21.41% |
| Multiple | 329 | 61 | 18.54% |
| Islander | 61 | 61 | 100.00% |
| Native | 195 | 29 | 14.87% |
| Black | 170 | 13 | 7.65% |
| Other | 246 | 11 | 4.47% |
19.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.43%
Male Poverty Rate
22.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Great Bend
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is Other, with 4.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.06%.
Great Bend Poverty
Great Bend Poverty Rate by Education
Great Bend Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Great Bend Married by Age and Sex
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Great Bend Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Great Bend Marital Status by Race
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Great Bend Marital Status
Great Bend Veterans by War
Great Bend Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 786 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 2.68% |
| Black | 21 | 13.64% |
| Native American | 12 | 6.67% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.00% |
Great Bend Veterans by Race
Great Bend Veterans by Education
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15.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
Great Bend Veterans by Education
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66%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Great Bend Employment by Age
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Great Bend Employment by Race
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Great Bend Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
5.96%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.22% of Great Bend residents were born in the United States, with 73.02% having been born in Kansas. 5.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Great Bend Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,626 | -174 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 14,800 | -174 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 14,974 | -174 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 15,148 | -153 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 15,301 | -290 | -1.86% |
| 2016 | 15,591 | -159 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 15,750 | -63 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 15,813 | -55 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 15,868 | -48 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 15,916 | -104 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 16,020 | 13 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 16,007 | 662 | 0.42% |
| 2000 | 15,345 | -82 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 15,427 | -1,181 | -0.73% |
| 1980 | 16,608 | 475 | 0.29% |
| 1970 | 16,133 | -537 | -0.33% |
| 1960 | 16,670 | 4,005 | 2.79% |
| 1950 | 12,665 | 3,621 | 3.42% |
| 1940 | 9,044 | 3,496 | 5.01% |
| 1930 | 5,548 | 1,088 | 2.21% |
| 1920 | 4,460 | -162 | -0.36% |
| 1910 | 4,622 | 2,122 | 6.34% |
| 1900 | 2,500 | 0.00% |