Great Bend City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 15345 people in the city, organized into 6371 households, and 4003 families living in the city. The population density was 1443.7 people per square mile (557.42/kmē), it is Kansas's 170th most densely populated city. There were 7080 housing units at an average density of 666 per square mile (257.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. The median age was 37.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Great Bend City was 35.6 and 40.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 13781 White, 248 Black or African American, 66 American Indian, 47 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 315 from two or more races and 886 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $30841, it would be the 335th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $38708, making it the 313th highest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $17085, it is the 191st wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18210, Males had a median income of $23010 versus $14174 for females.
In 2000, 3822 pupils and students, of which 49.74% are male and 50.26% are female, 24.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.66% nursery or pri school, 7.17% kindergarten, 46.44% elementary school, 23.02% high school and 14.7% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 15345 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15347 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15348 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15452 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15458 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15465 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15441 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 15501 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15562 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15557 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 15564 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 166 | 165 | 331 |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 132 | 274 |
| Elementary school | 907 | 868 | 1775 |
| High school | 450 | 430 | 880 |
| College or graduate school | 236 | 326 | 562 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend city, Kansas | $30841 | $38708 | $17085 |
| Barton County, Kansas | $32176 | $39929 | $16695 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |