Gardner is a city located in Johnson County Kansas. Gardner has a 2024 population of 26,031. Gardner is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 11.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,417 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardner is $102,550 with a poverty rate of 6.2%. The median age in Gardner is 31.3 years: 30.9 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,989 | 80.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,531 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,521 | 6.48% |
| Asian | 755 | 3.21% |
| Other race | 589 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,833 | 2.97 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 4,565 | 3.58 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,960 | 1.34 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 988 | 3.35 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 320 | 3.23 | 65 | 35 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,573 | 11.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,146 | 22.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,405 | 9.86% |
| High School Graduate | 3,805 | 26.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 257 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 3,686 | 25.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,736 | 11,315 | 3,783 |
| Hispanic | 979 | 846 | 210 |
| Black | 846 | 796 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 515 | 495 | 103 |
| Other Race | 431 | 310 | 121 |
| Asian | 286 | 286 | 56 |
| Native American | 69 | 52 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 51.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,986 | $85,118 | $52,738 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,390 | $79,750 | $69,634 |
| High School Graduate | $43,013 | $48,371 | $37,528 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,417 | $47,368 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $52,692 | $63,517 | $42,391 |
| Some College | $46,455 | $61,636 | $37,068 |
$52,692
Average Earnings
$63,517
Average Male
$42,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.61% of Gardner residents speak only English, while 9.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,051 | 1,110 | 6.15% |
| Multiple | 1,494 | 119 | 7.97% |
| Asian | 733 | 92 | 12.55% |
| Hispanic | 1,589 | 56 | 3.52% |
| Black | 1,507 | 53 | 3.52% |
| Native | 83 | 30 | 36.14% |
6.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.9%
Male Poverty Rate
8.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardner is Native, with 36.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardner is Black, with 3.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.95% |
| Some College | 4.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.69% |
| Female Employed | 4.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.3% |
| Male Employed | 0.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,145 | $114,132 |
| Households | $91,232 | $102,550 |
| Married Families | $113,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,455 | $59,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,174
Number of Veterans
1,147
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 554 |
| First Gulf War | 375 |
| Vietnam | 268 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 463 |
| 18 to 34 | 227 |
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 165 |
| 75+ | 124 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,067 | 7.85% |
| Black | 64 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 19 | 5.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.09%
Born in Gardner
95.18%
Native Born
4.82%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
95.18% of Gardner residents were born in the United States, with 54.09% having been born in Kansas. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,300 | 654 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 28,646 | 654 | 2.34% |
| 2027 | 27,992 | 653 | 2.39% |
| 2026 | 27,339 | 654 | 2.45% |
| 2025 | 26,685 | 654 | 2.51% |
| 2024 | 26,031 | 653 | 2.57% |
| 2023 | 25,378 | 1,182 | 4.89% |
| 2022 | 24,196 | 204 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 23,992 | 575 | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 23,417 | 1,356 | 6.15% |
| 2019 | 22,061 | 191 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 21,870 | 303 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 21,567 | 190 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 21,377 | 344 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 21,033 | 264 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 20,769 | 159 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 20,610 | 247 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 20,363 | 352 | 1.76% |
| 2011 | 20,011 | 796 | 4.14% |
| 2010 | 19,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,396 | 6,205 | 194.45% |
| 1990 | 3,191 | -26,109 | -89.11% |