Census ACS · #873 μSA
Great Bend Metro Area
The Great Bend, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 25,275 residents. The median household income is $56,733 and the median home value is $117,200.
25,275
Population
28
People / sq mi
$56,733
Median Income
$117,200
Median Home Value
The Great Bend CBSA covers 895 sq mi of land at 28.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$56,733
Median Household Income
$31,835
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$117,200
Median Home Value
$742
Median Rent
66.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
8.5%
Work From Home
15.2 min
Avg Commute
17.9%
Foreign Born
Great Bend spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Great Bend, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 25,275 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #873 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Great Bend metro area is $56,733, with a per capita income of $31,835.
The Great Bend, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Great Bend, Ks CBSA (24460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.