Gardner is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas. Gardner has a 2026 population of 27,040. Gardner is currently growing at a rate of 2.28% annually and its population has increased by 15.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,428 in 2020.
The median household income in Gardner is $96,818 with a poverty rate of 6.32%. The median age in Gardner is 30.7 years: 30.7 years for males, and 30.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.7 years
Female: 30.8 years
Male: 30.7 years
There are 16,836 adults, (2,049 of whom are seniors) in Gardner.
Female: 12,149 (49.5%)
Male: 12,377 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Gardner includes 76.15% White, 6.57% Black or African American, 4.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,676 | 76.15% |
| Two or more races | 2,839 | 11.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,612 | 6.57% |
| Other race | 1,135 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.15% |
Gardner 's average per capita income is $57,116. Household income levels show a median of $96,818. The poverty rate stands at 6.32%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,988 | - |
| Families | $111,714 | $124,216 |
| Households | $96,818 | $110,026 |
| Non Families | $49,375 | $64,196 |
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