Garnett, Kansas

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Garnett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Garnett had a population of 3,242, with 1,363 households and 791 families. The population density was 1,051.9 per square mile (406.1/km²). There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 500.3 per square mile (193.2/km²).^[11]

The median age was 41.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.1% were from 18 to 24, 21.8% were from 25 to 44, 23.1% were from 45 to 64, and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.1 males age 18 and over. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.^[11][12]

Of the 1,363 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.3% were married-couple households, 20.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.^[11]

Of all housing units, 11.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.5%.^[11]

Income, poverty, and education

The 2016–2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,259 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,319) and the median family income was $65,614 (+/- $7,432).^[14] Males had a median income of $37,132 (+/- $15,660) versus $32,183 (+/- $7,135) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,125 (+/- $8,418).^[15] Approximately, 18.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.0% of those ages 65 or over.^[16][17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.9% of the population.^[18]

2010 census

As of the census^[19] of 2010, there were 3,415 people, 1,419 households, and 862 families living in the city. The population density was 1,101.6 inhabitants per square mile (425.3/km²). There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 513.2 per square mile (198.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,419 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

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