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 $70,142 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median age in Great Bend is 36.5 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,761 | 79.87% |
| Two or more races | 2,063 | 14.01% |
| Other race | 480 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 177 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,721 | 2.51 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 2,510 | 3.23 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 2,260 | 1.15 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 545 | 4.25 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 406 | 3.23 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,087 | 10.93% |
| Associates Degree | 951 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,641 | 16.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 569 | 5.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,914 | 29.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 4.05% |
| Some College | 2,376 | 23.9% |
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 | 7,840 | 7,057 | 2,038 |
| Hispanic | 1,703 | 1,061 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 1,013 | 717 | 30 |
| Other Race | 220 | 111 | 13 |
| Black | 175 | 131 | 25 |
| Native American | 123 | 118 | 6 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $52,282 | $60,513 | $50,949 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,387 | $61,071 | $71,637 |
| High School Graduate | $36,538 | $42,252 | $26,117 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,948 | $51,250 | $19,537 |
| Overall | $40,427 | $46,000 | $33,102 |
| Some College | $32,014 | $34,659 | $30,840 |
$40,427
Average Earnings
$46,000
Average Male
$33,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.95% of Great Bend residents speak only English, while 13.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,141 | 1,321 | 13.03% |
| Hispanic | 3,426 | 865 | 25.25% |
| Multiple | 1,996 | 616 | 30.86% |
| Other | 480 | 138 | 28.75% |
| Black | 171 | 19 | 11.11% |
| Native | 177 | 12 | 6.78% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is Multiple, with 30.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Bend is Native, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.21% |
| Some College | 9.19% |
| High School | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.33% |
| Male Employed | 10.79% |
| Female Employed | 9.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,957 | $87,883 |
| Households | $53,885 | $70,142 |
| Married Families | $88,145 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,019 | $37,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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
791
Number of Veterans
676
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 98 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 257 |
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 55 to 64 | 166 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 691 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 46 | 34.07% |
| Other Race | 36 | 10.5% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 1.57% |
| Black | 1 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
75.57%
Born in Great Bend
93.75%
Native Born
6.25%
Foreign Born
3.98%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
93.75% of Great Bend residents were born in the United States, with 75.57% having been born in Kansas. 3.98% 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% |