Great Bend is a city located in Barton County Kansas. Great Bend has a 2024 population of 14,263. It is also the county seat of Barton County. Great Bend is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Bend is $68,407 with a poverty rate of 16.96%. The median age in Great Bend is 37 years: 36.9 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,094 | 76.01% |
| Two or more races | 2,370 | 16.24% |
| Other race | 744 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 203 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,963 | 2.38 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 2,510 | 3.13 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 2,402 | 1.19 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 716 | 3.65 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 335 | 2.64 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 862 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,197 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,631 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 422 | 4.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,624 | 26.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 544 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 2,532 | 25.81% |
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 | 7,659 | 6,854 | 1,920 |
| Hispanic | 1,851 | 1,266 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 1,191 | 843 | 30 |
| Other Race | 305 | 144 | 13 |
| Native American | 149 | 146 | 4 |
| Black | 101 | 101 | 20 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,821 | $71,080 | $52,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,833 | $65,938 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,138 | $44,708 | $28,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,991 | $54,265 | $17,411 |
| Overall | $40,753 | $48,269 | $32,344 |
| Some College | $31,566 | $32,455 | $31,078 |
$40,753
Average Earnings
$48,269
Average Male
$32,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.86% of Great Bend residents speak only English, while 14.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,949 | 1,357 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 3,579 | 845 | 23.61% |
| Multiple | 2,302 | 753 | 32.71% |
| Other | 744 | 214 | 28.76% |
| Black | 94 | 17 | 18.09% |
16.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
19.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is Multiple, with 32.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is White, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.35% |
| Some College | 11.98% |
| High School | 8.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.74% |
| Female Employed | 11.74% |
| Male Employed | 7.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,288 | $85,326 |
| Households | $53,323 | $68,407 |
| Married Families | $89,600 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,731 | $39,881 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
662
Number of Veterans
558
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 207 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 236 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 55 | 36.91% |
| Other Race | 29 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
76.04%
Born in Great Bend
93.85%
Native Born
6.15%
Foreign Born
3.57%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
93.85% of Great Bend residents were born in the United States, with 76.04% having been born in Kansas. 3.57% 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 | 13,718 | -109 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 13,827 | -109 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 13,936 | -109 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 14,045 | -109 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 14,154 | -109 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 14,263 | -109 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 14,372 | -104 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 14,476 | -120 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 14,596 | -103 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 14,699 | -371 | -2.46% |
| 2019 | 15,070 | -117 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 15,187 | -137 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 15,324 | -285 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 15,609 | -148 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 15,757 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 15,821 | -53 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 15,874 | -47 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,921 | -104 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 16,025 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 16,011 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,345 | -82 | -0.53% |
| 1990 | 15,427 | -1,181 | -7.11% |
| 1980 | 16,608 | 475 | 2.94% |
| 1970 | 16,133 | -537 | -3.22% |
| 1960 | 16,670 | 4,005 | 31.62% |
| 1950 | 12,665 | 3,621 | 40.04% |
| 1940 | 9,044 | 3,496 | 63.01% |
| 1930 | 5,548 | 1,088 | 24.39% |
| 1920 | 4,460 | -162 | -3.5% |
| 1910 | 4,622 | 2,122 | 84.88% |
| 1900 | 2,500 | -11,218 | -81.78% |