Garnett Population

1870–2026

3,235

2026 projection

0.2% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Garnett. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,235-70.22%
20253,242+250.78%
20243,217+190.59%
20233,198+70.22%
20223,191-250.78%
20213,216-260.80%
20203,242+180.56%
20193,224-30.09%
20183,227-80.25%
20173,235+50.15%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Garnett has a population change lower than Anderson County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Anderson County+2.3%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Garnett0.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Garnett Demographics

34.6median age

Median age

Female35.1 yrs
Male34.3 yrs

Adults

2,327
633 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults1,694 other adults

Sex

Female 55.1% · 1,765Male 44.9% · 1,437

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 32 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Garnett Income

$65,230median household income

Median household income

$65,230

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,984

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Garnett Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%66%58%
Never married19%19%19%
Divorced8%11%6%
Widowed10%4%14%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201