Great Bend township is located in Barton County Kansas. Great Bend township has a 2024 population of 1,393. Great Bend township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,403 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Bend township is $103,012 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Great Bend township is 48.3 years: 54.1 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Bend township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,624 | 98.01% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 558 | 2.88 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 432 | 2.99 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.98 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 10 | 8.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 1.79% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 22.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 9.8% |
| High School Graduate | 249 | 23.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 286 | 26.96% |
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 | 1,038 | 1,008 | 261 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,021 | $54,479 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,977 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $38,750 | $28,634 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,778 | $67,585 | $45,000 |
| Some College | $56,250 | $72,788 | $52,250 |
$53,778
Average Earnings
$67,585
Average Male
$45,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.7% of Great Bend township residents speak only English, while 5.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.3% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,458 | $106,988 |
| Households | $93,261 | $103,012 |
| Married Families | $89,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,136 | $85,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
184
Number of Veterans
184
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 13.16% |
| Other Race | 10 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
74.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
74.29%
Born in Great Bend township
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.4% of Great Bend township residents were born in the United States, with 74.29% having been born in Kansas. 0.6% 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 | 1,388 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,389 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,390 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,391 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,392 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,393 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,394 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,395 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,402 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,403 | -261 | -15.69% |
| 2019 | 1,664 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 1,670 | -19 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 1,689 | -23 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 1,712 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 1,723 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 1,737 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,741 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,739 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,746 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,744 | 0 | 0% |