Park township is located in Gove County Kansas. Park township has a 2024 population of 8,339. Park township is currently growing at a rate of 5.36% annually and its population has increased by 20.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,922 in 2020.
The average household income in Park township is $97,732 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Park township is 39.2 years: 41.6 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Park township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,725 | 93% |
| Other race | 277 | 3.83% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,948 | 2.45 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 1,577 | 3.02 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 896 | 1.07 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Female | 290 | 3.37 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 185 | 2.85 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,345 | 28.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 589 | 12.45% |
| High School Graduate | 991 | 20.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 1,156 | 24.44% |
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 | 4,281 | 4,067 | 1,848 |
| Hispanic | 360 | 328 | 73 |
| Other Race | 192 | 192 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 108 | 70 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,425 | $123,690 | $83,460 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,043 | $0 | $72,566 |
| High School Graduate | $31,154 | $87,700 | $24,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,398 | $28,398 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,379 | $65,273 | $41,345 |
| Some College | $41,690 | $65,055 | $40,781 |
$55,379
Average Earnings
$65,273
Average Male
$41,345
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.96% of Park township residents speak only English, while 7.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 732 | 480 | 65.57% |
| Other | 277 | 259 | 93.5% |
| White | 6,381 | 115 | 1.8% |
8.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park township is Other, with 93.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park township is White, with 1.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.74% |
| Some College | 12.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.07% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,321 | $116,948 |
| Households | $63,944 | $97,732 |
| Married Families | $103,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,667 | $50,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
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
508
Number of Veterans
437
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 186 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 226 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
75.65%
Born in Park township
96.39%
Native Born
3.61%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
96.39% of Park township residents were born in the United States, with 75.65% having been born in Kansas. 1.08% 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 | 10,459 | 424 | 4.23% |
| 2028 | 10,035 | 424 | 4.41% |
| 2027 | 9,611 | 424 | 4.62% |
| 2026 | 9,187 | 424 | 4.84% |
| 2025 | 8,763 | 424 | 5.08% |
| 2024 | 8,339 | 424 | 5.36% |
| 2023 | 7,915 | 424 | 5.66% |
| 2022 | 7,491 | 367 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 7,124 | 202 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 6,922 | 832 | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 6,090 | 298 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 5,792 | 110 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 5,682 | 75 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 5,607 | 91 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 5,516 | 278 | 5.31% |
| 2014 | 5,238 | 235 | 4.7% |
| 2013 | 5,003 | 135 | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 4,868 | 122 | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 4,746 | 114 | 2.46% |
| 2010 | 4,632 | 0 | 0% |