Goodland is a city located in Sherman County Kansas. Goodland has a 2024 population of 4,390. It is also the county seat of Sherman County. Goodland is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,442 in 2020.
The average household income in Goodland is $82,756 with a poverty rate of 13.06%. The median age in Goodland is 37.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,240 | 84.97% |
| Other race | 240 | 6.29% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 6.11% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,677 | 2.16 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 762 | 1.08 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 600 | 3.05 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 215 | 3.03 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
| Male | 100 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 8.19% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 16.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 714 | 29.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 581 | 24.16% |
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 | 1,973 | 1,811 | 490 |
| Hispanic | 354 | 204 | 0 |
| Other Race | 176 | 84 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 101 | 40 |
| Black | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,346 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,523 | $77,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,917 | $44,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $44,063 | $11,439 |
| Overall | $42,912 | $49,778 | $23,301 |
| Some College | $35,156 | $52,656 | $0 |
$42,912
Average Earnings
$49,778
Average Male
$23,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.65% of Goodland residents speak only English, while 13.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,825 | 430 | 15.22% |
| Multiple | 200 | 37 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic | 641 | 23 | 3.59% |
| Other | 235 | 7 | 2.98% |
13.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.97%
Male Poverty Rate
16.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goodland is Multiple, with 18.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goodland is Other, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.99% |
| High School | 10.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.07% |
| Male Employed | 1.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,404 | $90,543 |
| Households | $54,228 | $82,756 |
| Married Families | $74,265 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,190 | $73,136 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 8.09% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 7.14% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
54.5%
Born in Goodland
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
96.54% of Goodland residents were born in the United States, with 54.5% having been born in Kansas. 2.99% 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 | 4,325 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 4,338 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 4,351 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 4,364 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 4,377 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,390 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 4,403 | -23 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 4,426 | -42 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 4,468 | 26 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 4,442 | 28 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 4,414 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 4,403 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 4,420 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 4,439 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 4,444 | -79 | -1.75% |
| 2014 | 4,523 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 4,543 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,566 | 49 | 1.08% |
| 2011 | 4,517 | 25 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,948 | -35 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 4,983 | -725 | -12.7% |
| 1980 | 5,708 | 198 | 3.59% |
| 1970 | 5,510 | 1,051 | 23.57% |
| 1960 | 4,459 | -231 | -4.93% |
| 1950 | 4,690 | 1,384 | 41.86% |
| 1940 | 3,306 | -320 | -8.83% |
| 1930 | 3,626 | 962 | 36.11% |
| 1920 | 2,664 | -1,661 | -38.4% |