Gove County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 84th-largest in Kansas

The population of Gove County, Kansas is 2,796 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $63,203, the median home value is $119,000, and the median age is 41.7.

The population of Gove County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (2,692 → 2,658), a -0.09% annualized rate.

Gove County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,796

Population

-0.09%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$63,203

Median Income

$119,000

Median Home Value

Gove County covers 1,072 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

About Gove County, KS

Gove County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,796. It ranks #84 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 41.7, older than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Gove County is $63,203, below the US median of $74,580. 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,000, with monthly rent averaging $730. The homeownership rate of 79.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gove County reflects 21.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.8 minutes each way.

Gove County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Gove County had a population of 2,692 in 2010 and 2,658 in 2024, a -1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,796 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.08%.

2,658

Population (2024)

2,692

Population (2010)

2,796

Peak (2013)

-0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,692	-	-	estimate
2011	2,727	+35	+1.30%	estimate
2012	2,762	+35	+1.28%	estimate
2013	2,796	+34	+1.23%	estimate
2014	2,749	-47	-1.68%	estimate
2015	2,700	-49	-1.78%	estimate
2016	2,621	-79	-2.93%	estimate
2017	2,623	+2	+0.08%	estimate
2018	2,612	-11	-0.42%	estimate
2019	2,665	+53	+2.03%	estimate
2020	2,716	+51	+1.91%	estimate
2021	2,750	+34	+1.25%	estimate
2022	2,741	-9	-0.33%	estimate
2023	2,733	-8	-0.29%	estimate
2024	2,658	-75	-2.74%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.6%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.7

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

23.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.5%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

8.5%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

7.9%

85+

3.9%

Children (under 15): 22.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,203$-9,436 vs state
Mean household income	$82,068
Per-capita income	$35,590
Poverty rate	1.2%-6.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	63.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.0%

Agriculture

19.7%

Construction

7.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.2%

Education & health care

5.3%

Retail trade

4.2%

Manufacturing

3.9%

Public administration

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Gove County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

7.4%

Carpool

75.7%

Public transit

8.7%

Work from home

16.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,000$-84,400 vs state

Median home value

$730

Median rent

79.1%

Homeownership rate

1,332

Total housing units

87.9%

Occupied

12.1%

Vacant

20.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

92.6%

With broadband internet

25.1%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

13.2%

With a disability

99.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.4%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kansas

Wichita (396,488)Overland Park (197,199)Kansas City (154,776)Olathe (143,720)Topeka (126,103)Lawrence (95,459)Shawnee (68,175)Lenexa (57,986)Manhattan (53,951)Salina (46,432)All Kansas cities →

Other counties in Kansas

Johnson County (614,764)Sedgwick County (524,810)Shawnee County (178,315)Wyandotte County (167,277)Douglas County (119,547)Leavenworth County (82,493)Riley County (71,710)Butler County (67,916)Reno County (61,693)Saline County (53,801)All Kansas counties →

Part of Kansas

Kansas demographic profile All Kansas data →

Metro areas in Kansas

Kansas City (2,202,006)Wichita (648,935)Topeka (232,724)Joplin (202,258)Manhattan (133,413)St. Joseph (120,609)Lawrence (119,547)All US metros →

County rankings

US Counties by Population Richest US Counties by Median Household Income Expensive US Counties by Home Value Educated US Counties Counties With Highest Poverty Rates Youngest US Counties by Median Age Oldest US Counties by Median Age Cheapest US Counties by Median Home Value Racially Diverse US Counties Counties With Largest Hispanic Population All rankings →

Frequently Asked Questions

Gove County, Kansas has a population of 2,796 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Gove County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (2,692 → 2,658), a -0.09% annualized rate.

The median household income in Gove County, Kansas is $63,203, with mean (average) household income of $82,068 and per-capita income of $35,590. 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Gove County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Gove County, Kansas is 41.7 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Gove County is $119,000 and median monthly rent is $730. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,332 total housing units, 12.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Gove County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Gove County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.