City

Great Bend, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Barton County  ·  Kansas

👥17,979Population
💰$57,990Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic21.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma135 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,704 (25%)
Some College1,936 (17.9%)
Associates2,003 (18.5%)
Bachelors1,506 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree2,526 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College17.9%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,990 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units8,759
Vacant Units1,488

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Great Bend, KS

Great Bend is a city in Kansas, located in Barton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,979 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Great Bend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,990 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Great Bend is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Bend is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.5%).

Great Bend, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Great Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67530 17,979 $57,990 $123,400 $748 2.6% 37.3% 62.1%