Geary County, Kansas Population 2022
Geary County, Kansas's estimated population is 28,349 with a growth rate of -3.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Geary County, Kansas is the 20th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 35,243 and has seen a growth of -19.56% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,163 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,526 | 4,363 | 375.15% |
| 1880 | 6,994 | 1,468 | 26.57% |
| 1890 | 10,423 | 3,429 | 49.03% |
| 1900 | 10,744 | 321 | 3.08% |
| 1910 | 12,681 | 1,937 | 18.03% |
| 1920 | 13,452 | 771 | 6.08% |
| 1930 | 14,366 | 914 | 6.79% |
| 1940 | 15,222 | 856 | 5.96% |
| 1950 | 21,671 | 6,449 | 42.37% |
| 1960 | 28,779 | 7,108 | 32.80% |
| 1970 | 28,111 | -668 | -2.32% |
| 1980 | 29,852 | 1,741 | 6.19% |
| 1990 | 30,453 | 601 | 2.01% |
| 2010 | 35,243 | 4,790 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 35,294 | 51 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 37,903 | 2,609 | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 36,797 | -1,106 | -2.92% |
| 2014 | 36,446 | -351 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 36,681 | 235 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 35,223 | -1,458 | -3.97% |
| 2017 | 33,774 | -1,449 | -4.11% |
| 2018 | 32,777 | -997 | -2.95% |
| 2019 | 31,670 | -1,107 | -3.38% |
| 2020 | 30,563 | -1,107 | -3.50% |
| 2021 | 29,456 | -1,107 | -3.62% |
| 2022 | 28,349 | -1,107 | -3.76% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,619 | 64.90% |
| Black or African American | 6,230 | 18.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 273 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 905 | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 298 | 0.89% |
| Some Other Race | 1,082 | 3.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2,902 | 8.71% |
Geary County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,866 | 2.52 | 41.7 |
| Married | 6,757 | 3.21 | 51.1 |
| Male | 434 | 2.64 | 25.6 |
| Female | 1,844 | 2.71 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 3,831 | 1.19 | 33.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 378 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 4,155 | 23.10% |
| Some College | 5,948 | 33.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,741 | 15.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,619 | 14.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,480 | 8.23% |
Geary County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,683 | 10,327 | 2,891 |
| 2+ Races | 1,303 | 1,186 | 286 |
| Asian | 626 | 508 | 123 |
| Other Race | 512 | 453 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 2,453 | 2,238 | 417 |
| Black | 3,172 | 2,937 | 495 |
| Native American | 196 | 174 | 30 |
| Islander | 149 | 144 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.06%.
$35,602
Average Earnings
$42,160
Average Male
$25,631
Average Female
Geary County, Kansas Language by Age
Geary County, Kansas Language
84.43% of Geary County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 15.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.48% of the population.
Geary County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 273 | 127 | 46.52% |
| Black | 5,965 | 1,262 | 21.16% |
| Multiple | 2,867 | 602 | 21.00% |
| Asian | 905 | 129 | 14.25% |
| Hispanic | 5,402 | 738 | 13.66% |
| White | 17,788 | 2,215 | 12.45% |
| Islander | 298 | 7 | 2.35% |
| Other | 145 | NaN% |
15.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
18.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Geary County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Geary County, Kansas is Native, with 46.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Geary County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.45%.
Geary County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Geary County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Geary County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Geary County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,972 | 24.08% |
| Black | 1,200 | 34.21% |
| Native American | 58 | 24.89% |
| Asian | 94 | 13.66% |
| Islander | 37 | 24.50% |
| Other Race | 169 | 37.81% |
| 2+ Races | 282 | 19.45% |
| Hispanic | 729 | 26.73% |
Geary County, Kansas Veterans by Education
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.45%
Born in Geary County, Kansas
92.34%
Native Born
7.66%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
4.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.34% of Geary County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 33.45% having been born in Kansas. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990