Garden City city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Garden City city is a mid-sized community located in Kansas, within Finney County. The total population is 27,781. It ranks as the 14th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garden City city is 32.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garden City city is $72,511. This is about average than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $186,200. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Garden City city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden City city is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (34.0%) is well below the state average of 73.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (54.6% vs 13.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.4% vs 2.9%).

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garden City city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.