Geary County, KS
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Geary County Overview
36,247
TOTAL POPULATION
19,277
MALE POPULATION
16,970
FEMALE POPULATION
113.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,030
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,491
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,992
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,471
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,566
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Geary County Area Codes
Race in Geary County
The most populous races in Geary County are White / Caucasian (22,400 | 61.8%), Black / African American (6,192 | 17.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,086 | 16.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,143 | 3.2% |
| Black / African American | 6,192 | 17.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 358 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,086 | 16.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 224 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 22,400 | 61.8% |
| Two or more Races | 4,422 | 12.2% |
| Some other Race | 1,508 | 4.2% |
| Total | 36,247 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Geary County
The most populous ancestries reported in Geary County are German (5,862 | 16.2%), Mexican (3,043 | 8.4%), Irish (2,590 | 7.1%), English (2,242 | 6.2%), and American (1,520 | 4.2%), together accounting for 42.1% of all Geary County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 400 | 1.1% |
| Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| American | 1,520 | 4.2% |
| Apache | 19 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.1% |
| Argentinean | 15 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 178 | 0.5% |
| Bangladeshi | 64 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 61 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 240 | 0.7% |
| Blackfeet | 39 | 0.1% |
| Bolivian | 43 | 0.1% |
| British | 186 | 0.5% |
| British West Indian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 702 | 1.9% |
| Canadian | 37 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 14 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 404 | 1.1% |
| Cherokee | 257 | 0.7% |
| Chilean | 46 | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 7 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 21 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 83 | 0.2% |
| Costa Rican | 11 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 6 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 40 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 77 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 544 | 1.5% |
| Danish | 162 | 0.4% |
| Dominican | 158 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 206 | 0.6% |
| Ecuadorian | 7 | 0.0% |
| English | 2,242 | 6.2% |
| Estonian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 50 | 0.1% |
| European | 521 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 8 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 86 | 0.2% |
| French | 891 | 2.5% |
| French Canadian | 348 | 1.0% |
| German | 5,862 | 16.2% |
| German Russian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Ghanaian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 28 | 0.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 226 | 0.6% |
| Guatemalan | 57 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 80 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 136 | 0.4% |
| Indonesian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2,590 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 1,039 | 2.9% |
| Jamaican | 110 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 816 | 2.2% |
| Lebanese | 10 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 37 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 3,043 | 8.4% |
| Mexican American Indian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Moroccan | 34 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 138 | 0.4% |
| Navajo | 93 | 0.3% |
| Nigerian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 12 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 764 | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 80 | 0.2% |
| Panamanian | 107 | 0.3% |
| Pennsylvania German | 10 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 396 | 1.1% |
| Portuguese | 56 | 0.2% |
| Potawatomi | 81 | 0.2% |
| Pueblo | 100 | 0.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,512 | 4.2% |
| Romanian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 105 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 149 | 0.4% |
| Samoan | 9 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 253 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 185 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 499 | 1.4% |
| Sioux | 4 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 12 | 0.0% |
| South American | 297 | 0.8% |
| Spaniard | 112 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lankan | 71 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 486 | 1.3% |
| Swedish | 999 | 2.8% |
| Swiss | 100 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 73 | 0.2% |
| Tohono O'Odham | 5 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 113 | 0.3% |
| Venezuelan | 103 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 81 | 0.2% |
| West Indian | 228 | 0.6% | View All 96 Rows |
Immigrants in Geary County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Geary County came from Latin America (944 | 2.6%), Asia (797 | 2.2%), Central America (546 | 1.5%), Europe (531 | 1.5%), and Western Europe (455 | 1.3%), together accounting for 9.0% of all Geary County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 248 | 0.7% |
| Argentina | 15 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 797 | 2.2% |
| Australia | 28 | 0.1% |
| Austria | 13 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 46 | 0.1% |
| Bolivia | 14 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 10 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 183 | 0.5% |
| Central America | 546 | 1.5% |
| Chile | 46 | 0.1% |
| China | 43 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 30 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 13 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 82 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 29 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 299 | 0.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 67 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 7 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 9 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 21 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 531 | 1.5% |
| Fiji | 23 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 396 | 1.1% |
| Ghana | 187 | 0.5% |
| Guatemala | 18 | 0.1% |
| India | 67 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 75 | 0.2% |
| Japan | 35 | 0.1% |
| Kenya | 8 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 221 | 0.6% |
| Latin America | 944 | 2.6% |
| Mexico | 412 | 1.1% |
| Nepal | 9 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 9 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 141 | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | 34 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 107 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 207 | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 9 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 17 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 20 | 0.1% |
| South America | 215 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 110 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 318 | 0.9% |
| Southern Europe | 9 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 57 | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 29 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 30 | 0.1% |
| Venezuela | 103 | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | 54 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 196 | 0.5% |
| Western Asia | 70 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 455 | 1.3% | View All 54 Rows |
Sex and Age in Geary County
Sex and Age in Geary County
The most populous age groups in Geary County are 20 to 24 Years (2,651 | 13.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (2,125 | 12.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,082 (10.8%) | 2,125 (12.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,771 (9.2%) | 1,592 (9.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,327 (6.9%) | 1,158 (6.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,307 (6.8%) | 826 (4.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,651 (13.8%) | 1,861 (11.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,325 (12.1%) | 1,780 (10.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,828 (9.5%) | 1,588 (9.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,414 (7.3%) | 1,230 (7.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 872 (4.5%) | 735 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 656 (3.4%) | 540 (3.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 595 (3.1%) | 709 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 591 (3.1%) | 509 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 544 (2.8%) | 555 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 404 (2.1%) | 597 (3.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 363 (1.9%) | 412 (2.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 106 (0.5%) | 279 (1.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 152 (0.8%) | 257 (1.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 289 (1.5%) | 217 (1.3%) |
| Total | 19,277 (100.0%) | 16,970 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Geary County
Median Family Size in Geary County
The median family size in Geary County is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,855 | 72.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (608 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,855 (72.3%) | 3.22 |
| Single Male/Father | 608 (6.4%) | 2.33 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,019 (21.3%) | 2.97 |
| Total Families | 9,482 (100.0%) | 3.11 |
Median Household Size in Geary County
The median household size in Geary County is 2.61 persons per household, with married-couple households (6,855 | 50.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (4,030 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,855 (50.7%) | 3.24 |
| Single Male/Father | 608 (4.5%) | 2.62 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,019 (14.9%) | 3.20 |
| Non-family | 4,030 (29.8%) | 1.24 |
| Total Households | 13,512 (100.0%) | 2.61 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Geary County
Out of a total of 13,512 households in Geary County, 9,482 (70.2%) are family households, while 4,030 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,562, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,287.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,287 (24.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,562 (26.4%) | 646 (4.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,522 (18.7%) | 38 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,806 (13.4%) | 59 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,064 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 376 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 152 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,482 (70.2%) | 4,030 (29.8%) |
Female Fertility in Geary County
Fertility by Age in Geary County
Average fertility rate in Geary County is 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 163.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 19 (1.9%) | 23.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 850 (83.2%) | 163.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 153 (15.0%) | 57.0 |
| Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 117.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Geary County
86.5% of women with births (1,022) in Geary County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 15.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 721 (84.8%) | 129 (15.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 144 (94.1%) | 9 (5.9%) |
| Total | 884 (86.5%) | 138 (13.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Geary County
Average fertility rate in Geary County is 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 155.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 66.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 46 (4.5%) | 48.0 |
| High School Diploma | 114 (11.2%) | 75.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 680 (66.5%) | 155.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 117 (11.5%) | 91.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 65 (6.4%) | 109.0 |
| Total | 1,022 (100.0%) | 117.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Geary County
13.5% of women with births in Geary County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 18.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 111 (97.4%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 553 (81.3%) | 127 (18.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 109 (93.2%) | 8 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 65 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 884 (86.5%) | 138 (13.5%) |
Income in Geary County
Income Overview in Geary County
Per Capita Income in Geary County is $27,030, while median incomes of families and households are $65,491 and $57,992 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 36,247 | $27,030 |
| Median Family Income | 9,482 | $65,491 |
| Mean Family Income | 9,482 | $75,439 |
| Median Household Income | 13,512 | $57,992 |
| Mean Household Income | 13,512 | $68,466 |
| Income Deficit | 9,482 | $12,471 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 36,247 | 34.36% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 36,247 | 65.64¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 36,247 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in Geary County
Average Earnings in Geary County are $35,288, $40,624 for men and $26,667 for women, a difference of 34.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 11,425 (58.8%) | $40,624 |
| Female | 7,996 (41.2%) | $26,667 |
| Total | 19,421 (100.0%) | $35,288 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Geary County
The most common earnings brackets in Geary County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (1,129 | 9.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (698 | 8.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 254 (2.2%) | 491 (6.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 145 (1.3%) | 322 (4.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 220 (1.9%) | 355 (4.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 224 (2.0%) | 425 (5.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 202 (1.8%) | 481 (6.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 102 (0.9%) | 319 (4.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 240 (2.1%) | 247 (3.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 162 (1.4%) | 402 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 221 (1.9%) | 482 (6.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 492 (4.3%) | 324 (4.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,090 (9.5%) | 698 (8.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,129 (9.9%) | 606 (7.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,048 (9.2%) | 477 (6.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,073 (9.4%) | 363 (4.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 626 (5.5%) | 352 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 665 (5.8%) | 366 (4.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,031 (9.0%) | 461 (5.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 960 (8.4%) | 140 (1.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 787 (6.9%) | 403 (5.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 754 (6.6%) | 282 (3.5%) |
| Total | 11,425 (100.0%) | 7,996 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Geary County
Average earnings in Geary County are $45,718 for men and $30,425 for women, a difference of 33.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,283, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,474. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,339, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $12,253.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $27,474 | $12,253 |
| High School Diploma | $41,870 | $22,466 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $44,221 | $28,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,924 | $40,472 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,283 | $58,339 |
| Total | $45,718 | $30,425 |
Family Income in Geary County
Family Income Brackets in Geary County
According to the Geary County family income data, there are 1,764 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 218 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 664 | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 218 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 512 | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 996 | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,365 | 14.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,764 | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,565 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,422 | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 645 | 6.8% |
| $200,000+ | 332 | 3.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Geary County
5-person families (1,031 | 10.9%) account for the highest median family income in Geary County with $103,413 per family, while 2-person families (3,854 | 40.6%) have the highest median income of $32,326 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,854 (40.6%) | $64,652 |
| 3-Person Families | 2,473 (26.1%) | $46,014 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,643 (17.3%) | $64,967 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,031 (10.9%) | $103,413 |
| 6-Person Families | 338 (3.6%) | $99,792 |
| 7+ Person Families | 143 (1.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 9,482 (100.0%) | $65,491 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Geary County
The median family income in Geary County is $65,491, with families comprising 3+ earners (729) having the highest median family income of $140,190, while families with no earners (1,175) have the lowest median family income of $31,181, accounting for 7.7% and 12.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,175 (12.4%) | $31,181 |
| 1 Earner | 3,505 (37.0%) | $38,877 |
| 2 Earners | 4,073 (43.0%) | $85,729 |
| 3+ Earners | 729 (7.7%) | $140,190 |
| Total | 9,482 (100.0%) | $65,491 |
Household Income in Geary County
Household Income Brackets in Geary County
With 2,770 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Geary County, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 351 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 824 | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 568 | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 919 | 6.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,459 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,175 | 16.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,770 | 20.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,054 | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,635 | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 757 | 5.6% |
| $200,000+ | 351 | 2.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Geary County
The median household income in Geary County is $57,992, with the highest median household income of $69,821 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,826 households (20.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,418, with 2,171 households (16.1%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 2,171 (16.1%) | $49,418 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 6,520 (48.2%) | $56,150 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,826 (20.9%) | $69,821 |
| 65+ Years | 1,995 (14.8%) | $67,633 |
| Total | 13,512 (100.0%) | $57,992 |
Poverty in Geary County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Geary County
With 15.5% poverty level for males and 22.1% for females among the residents of Geary County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 122 males (44.0%) and 82 females (50.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 504 (24.5%) | 965 (46.2%) |
| 5 Years | 148 (39.5%) | 60 (17.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 364 (20.1%) | 326 (19.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 314 (36.9%) | 165 (23.8%) |
| 15 Years | 122 (44.0%) | 82 (50.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 78 (20.7%) | 45 (11.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 399 (14.0%) | 507 (25.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 439 (11.1%) | 821 (24.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 269 (11.9%) | 341 (17.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 92 (7.4%) | 83 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 56 (5.1%) | 97 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (7.8%) | 84 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (1.5%) | 116 (17.1%) |
| Total | 2,852 (15.5%) | 3,692 (22.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Geary County
According to the poverty statistics in Geary County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.5% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,556 (75.5%) | 1,126 (53.8%) |
| 5 Years | 227 (60.5%) | 290 (82.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,443 (79.9%) | 1,358 (80.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 536 (63.1%) | 528 (76.2%) |
| 15 Years | 155 (56.0%) | 81 (49.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 299 (79.3%) | 340 (88.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2,448 (86.0%) | 1,515 (74.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 3,501 (88.9%) | 2,541 (75.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,993 (88.1%) | 1,618 (82.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,146 (92.6%) | 1,166 (93.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,048 (94.9%) | 967 (90.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 695 (92.2%) | 925 (91.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 539 (98.5%) | 562 (82.9%) |
| Total | 15,586 (84.5%) | 13,017 (77.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Geary County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Geary County show that 8.2% or 563 of the total 6,855 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 76.0%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 64 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,951 (97.9%) | 64 (2.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,478 (89.4%) | 295 (10.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 838 (87.0%) | 125 (13.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 25 (24.0%) | 79 (76.0%) |
| Total | 6,292 (91.8%) | 563 (8.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Geary County
According to the poverty data in Geary County, 12.5% or 76 single-father households and 41.4% or 835 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (19.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 76 (19.1%) | 730 (44.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 81 (72.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 76 (12.5%) | 835 (41.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Geary County
The poverty data for Geary County shows that 563 of the married-couple family households (8.2%) and 911 of the single-parent households (34.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (76.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 64 (2.1%) | 15 (4.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 295 (10.6%) | 806 (39.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 125 (13.0%) | 81 (33.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 79 (76.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 563 (8.2%) | 911 (34.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Geary County
Employment by Class of Employer in Geary County
Among the 17,723 employed individuals in Geary County, private company employees (7,462 | 42.1%), federal government employees (6,878 | 38.8%), and local government employees (1,309 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,462 | 42.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 124 | 0.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 711 | 4.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 590 | 3.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,309 | 7.4% |
| State Government Employees | 546 | 3.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 6,878 | 38.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 103 | 0.6% |
| Total | 17,723 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Geary County
According to the labor force statistics for Geary County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (25,750), 72.1% or 18,566 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 835 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 86.6% or 3,907 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 375 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 813 (48.1%) | 57 (7.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 3,907 (86.6%) | 375 (9.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,391 (82.6%) | 112 (3.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,924 (85.6%) | 129 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,358 (79.0%) | 151 (4.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,140 (85.6%) | 58 (2.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 916 (83.3%) | 6 (0.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 584 (53.1%) | 23 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 485 (27.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 38 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18,566 (72.1%) | 835 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Geary County
According to labor force statistics for Geary County, 80.8% of individuals (13,309) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,471) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 466 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.6% or 3,481 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 310 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 552 (64.3%) | 36 (4.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,200 (80.4%) | 115 (2.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 6,080 (81.4%) | 381 (5.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,481 (83.6%) | 54 (1.3%) |
| Total | 13,309 (80.8%) | 576 (3.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Geary County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Geary County are Community & Social Service (1,489 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (1,067 | 8.1%), Management (993 | 7.5%), Business & Financial (661 | 5.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (554 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Geary County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (85.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (85.6%), Community & Social Service (81.1%), and Legal Services & Support (80.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 431 (43.4%) | 562 (56.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 230 (34.8%) | 431 (65.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 343 (80.9%) | 81 (19.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 210 (85.0%) | 37 (15.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 115 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 18 (29.0%) | 44 (71.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 281 (18.9%) | 1,208 (81.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 49 (23.3%) | 161 (76.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 11 (20.0%) | 44 (80.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 154 (14.4%) | 913 (85.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 67 (42.7%) | 90 (57.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 182 (32.9%) | 372 (67.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 56 (21.7%) | 202 (78.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,467 (35.6%) | 2,654 (64.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Geary County are Food Preparation & Serving (907 | 6.9%), Personal Care & Service (567 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (467 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (452 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (203 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Geary County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (92.6%), Security & Protection (75.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.4%), Personal Care & Service (69.0%), and Law Enforcement (58.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 48 (10.6%) | 404 (89.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 154 (75.9%) | 49 (24.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 126 (92.6%) | 10 (7.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 28 (41.8%) | 39 (58.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 443 (48.8%) | 464 (51.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 256 (54.8%) | 211 (45.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 176 (31.0%) | 391 (69.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,077 (41.5%) | 1,519 (58.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Geary County are Sales & Related (1,300 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (1,222 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 424 (32.6%) | 876 (67.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 321 (26.3%) | 901 (73.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 745 (29.5%) | 1,777 (70.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Geary County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,024 | 7.7%), Construction & Extraction (911 | 6.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (54 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 10 (18.5%) | 44 (81.5%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 880 (96.6%) | 31 (3.4%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 955 (93.3%) | 69 (6.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,845 (92.8%) | 144 (7.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Geary County are Production (939 | 7.1%), Material Moving (689 | 5.2%), and Transportation (373 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 688 (73.3%) | 251 (26.7%) |
| Transportation | 369 (98.9%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| Material Moving | 485 (70.4%) | 204 (29.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,542 (77.1%) | 459 (22.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Geary County
Employment Industries in Geary County
The major employment industries in Geary County include Retail Trade (2,024 | 15.3%), Educational Services (1,603 | 12.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,501 | 11.4%), Public Administration (1,417 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (1,023 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Geary County
The Geary County industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.3%), Utilities (89.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (79.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (83.8%), Educational Services (79.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 69 (53.9%) | 59 (46.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 843 (96.3%) | 32 (3.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 671 (65.6%) | 352 (34.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 263 (74.9%) | 88 (25.1%) |
| Retail Trade | 893 (44.1%) | 1,131 (55.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 335 (79.0%) | 89 (21.0%) |
| Utilities | 134 (89.9%) | 15 (10.1%) |
| Information | 121 (75.2%) | 40 (24.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 64 (16.2%) | 332 (83.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 67 (25.7%) | 194 (74.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 351 (78.0%) | 99 (22.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 217 (44.7%) | 269 (55.3%) |
| Educational Services | 322 (20.1%) | 1,281 (79.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 352 (23.4%) | 1,149 (76.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 260 (75.6%) | 84 (24.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 503 (55.0%) | 411 (45.0%) |
| Public Administration | 936 (66.1%) | 481 (33.9%) |
| Total | 6,676 (50.5%) | 6,553 (49.5%) |
Education in Geary County
School Enrollment in Geary County
The most common levels of schooling among the 10,737 students in Geary County are elementary school (2,463 | 22.9%), college / undergraduate (2,171 | 20.2%), and middle school (1,924 | 17.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,132 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 614 | 5.7% |
| Elementary School | 2,463 | 22.9% |
| Middle School | 1,924 | 17.9% |
| High School | 1,886 | 17.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,171 | 20.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 547 | 5.1% |
| Total | 10,737 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Geary County
Out of a total of 10,737 students who are enrolled in schools in Geary County, 1,041 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,696 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 253 (22.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,252 (95.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 717 (84.1%) | 136 (15.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 3,061 (95.1%) | 158 (4.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,252 (95.1%) | 115 (4.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,003 (87.2%) | 147 (12.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 504 (90.6%) | 52 (9.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 798 (84.4%) | 147 (15.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 862 (77.3%) | 253 (22.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 496 (93.2%) | 36 (6.8%) |
| Total | 9,696 (90.3%) | 1,041 (9.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Geary County
Business (1,173 | 23.8%), education (920 | 18.7%), arts & humanities (691 | 14.0%), science & technology (442 | 9.0%), and computers & mathematics (305 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 4,922 individuals in Geary County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 305 | 6.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 258 | 5.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 16 | 0.3% |
| Psychology | 265 | 5.4% |
| Social Sciences | 157 | 3.2% |
| Engineering | 123 | 2.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 75 | 1.5% |
| Science & Technology | 442 | 9.0% |
| Business | 1,173 | 23.8% |
| Education | 920 | 18.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 11 | 0.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 235 | 4.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 175 | 3.6% |
| Communications | 76 | 1.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 691 | 14.0% |
| Total | 4,922 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Geary County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Geary County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Geary County are males with 2 vehicles (5,015, accounting for 49.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,953, making up 73.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 288 (2.8%) | 149 (2.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,055 (20.2%) | 1,864 (27.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 5,015 (49.2%) | 2,953 (43.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 2,003 (19.6%) | 1,207 (17.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 683 (6.7%) | 454 (6.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 157 (1.5%) | 164 (2.4%) |
| Total | 10,201 (100.0%) | 6,791 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Geary County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Geary County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,633 commuters, 21.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,469 commuters, 20.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,258 commuters, 19.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 556 | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 3,258 | 19.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,633 | 21.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,469 | 20.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,415 | 14.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,003 | 5.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,605 | 9.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 76 | 0.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 172 | 1.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 516 | 3.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 222 | 1.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 127 | 0.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Geary County
The most common commute times in Geary County are 15 to 19 minutes (2,555 commuters, 24.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,585 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 301 (2.9%) | 255 (3.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,806 (17.1%) | 1,452 (22.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,048 (19.4%) | 1,585 (24.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,555 (24.2%) | 914 (14.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,639 (15.5%) | 776 (11.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 440 (4.2%) | 563 (8.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,171 (11.1%) | 434 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 24 (0.2%) | 52 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 113 (1.1%) | 59 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 225 (2.1%) | 291 (4.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 167 (1.6%) | 55 (0.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 49 (0.5%) | 78 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Geary County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Geary County are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (2,459, 23.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (995, 15.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 536 (5.1%) | 276 (4.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 746 (7.1%) | 199 (3.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,459 (23.3%) | 718 (11.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,659 (15.7%) | 391 (6.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 786 (7.5%) | 940 (14.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,011 (9.6%) | 995 (15.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 668 (6.3%) | 706 (10.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 332 (3.2%) | 514 (7.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 292 (2.8%) | 416 (6.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 406 (3.8%) | 429 (6.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 122 (1.2%) | 259 (4.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 133 (1.3%) | 89 (1.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 649 (6.2%) | 390 (6.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 739 (7.0%) | 192 (2.9%) |
| Total | 10,538 (100.0%) | 6,514 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Geary County
Occupancy by Ownership in Geary County
Of the total 13,512 dwellings in Geary County, owner-occupied units account for 5,813 (43.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,699 (57.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,813 | 43.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,699 | 57.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Geary County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,287 | 24.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 4,208 | 31.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,560 | 19.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,457 | 25.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Geary County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,419 (43.2%) | 1,868 (56.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,883 (44.8%) | 2,325 (55.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 972 (38.0%) | 1,588 (62.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,539 (44.5%) | 1,918 (55.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,813 (43.0%) | 7,699 (57.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Geary County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 371 (50.9%) | 358 (49.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,349 (38.5%) | 2,153 (61.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,386 (38.3%) | 3,845 (61.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,707 (56.0%) | 1,343 (44.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Geary County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 6,160 | 45.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,531 | 18.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,568 | 11.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,258 | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,007 | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 562 | 4.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 426 | 3.2% |
| Total | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Geary County
Median Income by Occupancy in Geary County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,813 (43.0%) | $79,957 |
| Renter-Occupied | 7,699 (57.0%) | $46,665 |
| Average | 13,512 (100.0%) | $57,992 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Geary County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 78 (1.3%) | 508 (6.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 54 (0.9%) | 189 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 147 (2.5%) | 414 (5.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 300 (5.2%) | 241 (3.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 136 (2.3%) | 244 (3.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 438 (7.5%) | 1,015 (13.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 521 (9.0%) | 1,658 (21.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,110 (19.1%) | 1,666 (21.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,102 (19.0%) | 951 (12.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,151 (19.8%) | 480 (6.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 776 (13.4%) | 333 (4.3%) |
| Total | 5,813 (100.0%) | 7,699 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Geary County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 188 (3.2%) | 73 (0.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 674 (11.6%) | 44 (0.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,173 (20.2%) | 1,070 (13.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 535 (9.2%) | 1,488 (19.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,312 (22.6%) | 3,506 (45.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 949 (16.3%) | 992 (12.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 832 (14.3%) | 177 (2.3%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 109 (1.9%) | 38 (0.5%) |
| $3,000 or more | 41 (0.7%) | 37 (0.5%) |
| Total | 5,813 (100.0%) | 7,699 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Geary County
Housing Structures in Geary County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,037 | 52.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2,277 | 16.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 894 | 6.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 731 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 728 | 5.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,262 | 9.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 583 | 4.3% |
| Total | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Geary County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,912 (69.8%) | 2,125 (30.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 473 (20.8%) | 1,804 (79.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 56 (6.3%) | 838 (93.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 731 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 728 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,262 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 372 (63.8%) | 211 (36.2%) |
| Total | 5,813 (43.0%) | 7,699 (57.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Geary County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 259 (3.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 66 (1.1%) | 846 (11.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,444 (24.8%) | 3,518 (45.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,366 (40.7%) | 2,181 (28.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,937 (33.3%) | 895 (11.6%) |
| Total | 5,813 (100.0%) | 7,699 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Geary County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4,001 (68.8%) | 3,057 (39.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 567 (9.8%) | 196 (2.5%) |
| Electricity | 1,187 (20.4%) | 4,216 (54.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 58 (1.0%) | 137 (1.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 80 (1.0%) |
| Total | 5,813 (100.0%) | 7,699 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Geary County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 103 (1.8%) | 449 (5.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,368 (23.5%) | 2,905 (37.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,425 (41.7%) | 3,568 (46.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,917 (33.0%) | 777 (10.1%) |
| Total | 5,813 (100.0%) | 7,699 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Geary County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Geary County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,204 | 3,609 |
| Median Property Value | $148,700 | $173,700 |
| Median Household Income | $69,786 | $600 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $605 | $41 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,336 | $121 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Geary County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 384 (17.4%) | 204 (5.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 315 (14.3%) | 460 (12.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,216 (55.2%) | 2,569 (71.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 218 (9.9%) | 304 (8.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 10 (0.4%) | 17 (0.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 34 (1.5%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 27 (1.2%) | 46 (1.3%) |
| Total | 2,204 (100.0%) | 3,609 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Geary County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 61 (2.8%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 385 (17.5%) | 71 (2.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 178 (8.1%) | 198 (5.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 269 (12.2%) | 260 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 266 (12.1%) | 252 (7.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 566 (25.7%) | 844 (23.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 303 (13.8%) | 536 (14.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 176 (8.0%) | 848 (23.5%) |
| Total | 2,204 (100.0%) | 3,609 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Geary County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,000 (45.4%) | 83,504 (2,313.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 539 (24.5%) | 1,637 (45.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 245 (11.1%) | 998 (27.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 413 (18.7%) | 435 (12.0%) |
| Total | 2,204 (100.0%) | 3,609 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Geary County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 367 (16.7%) | 43 (1.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 232 (10.5%) | 263 (7.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,577 (71.6%) | 375 (10.4%) |
| Total | 2,204 (100.0%) | 3,609 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Geary County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Geary County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 4,703 (95.4%) | 229 (4.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 6,520 (95.4%) | 313 (4.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 3,325 (90.6%) | 343 (9.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 4,497 (89.6%) | 520 (10.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,871 (86.3%) | 457 (13.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,079 (86.9%) | 313 (13.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,981 (91.9%) | 175 (8.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,701 (96.5%) | 62 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 28,902 (92.3%) | 2,412 (7.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Geary County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 4,703 (95.4%) | 229 (4.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 6,520 (95.4%) | 313 (4.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,325 (90.6%) | 343 (9.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Geary County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,285 (86.3%) | 679 (13.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 6,962 (88.8%) | 879 (11.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,955 (94.6%) | 285 (5.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,854 (94.3%) | 293 (5.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 7,834 (96.7%) | 269 (3.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Geary County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 997 (20.2%) | 3,905 (79.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,001 (29.3%) | 4,877 (71.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 619 (16.9%) | 3,019 (82.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 738 (14.7%) | 4,165 (83.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 531 (16.0%) | 2,532 (76.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 575 (24.0%) | 2,029 (84.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 496 (23.0%) | 1,731 (80.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,683 (95.5%) | 1,206 (68.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,224 (99.9%) | 1,033 (84.3%) |
| Total | 8,864 (28.3%) | 24,497 (78.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Geary County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 25 (1.2%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 323 (8.6%) | 107 (3.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 347 (8.4%) | 415 (8.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 901 (24.5%) | 939 (22.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 218 (28.9%) | 338 (33.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 304 (55.6%) | 276 (40.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Geary County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 25 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 185 (4.5%) | 18 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 341 (9.3%) | 72 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 135 (17.9%) | 70 (6.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 150 (27.4%) | 139 (20.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 54 (1.3%) | 102 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 215 (5.8%) | 176 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 74 (9.8%) | 114 (11.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 80 (14.6%) | 26 (3.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 265 (7.1%) | 107 (3.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 202 (4.9%) | 316 (6.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 369 (10.0%) | 432 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 90 (11.9%) | 123 (12.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 138 (25.2%) | 30 (4.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 53 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 112 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 267 (7.2%) | 641 (15.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 129 (17.1%) | 234 (23.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 146 (26.7%) | 185 (27.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 50 (1.3%) | 15 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 48 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 72 (2.0%) | 59 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (0.7%) | 113 (11.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (6.6%) | 31 (4.6%) |
Technology Access in Geary County
Computing Device Access in Geary County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 11,288 | 83.5% |
| Smartphone | 12,411 | 91.8% |
| Tablet | 8,842 | 65.4% |
| No Computing Device | 508 | 3.8% |
| Total | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Geary County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 72 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 10,702 | 79.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,212 | 9.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 943 | 7.0% |
| No Internet | 1,162 | 8.6% |
| Total | 13,512 | 100.0% |
Geary County Summary
Geary County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Kansas, and is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1855 and named after Governor John W. Geary of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population of Geary County was 34,362.
Geography
Geary County is located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, and is bordered by Riley County to the north, Wabaunsee County to the east, Morris County to the south, and Pottawatomie County to the west. The county covers an area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The county is drained by the Smoky Hill River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Milford Lake, which is the largest lake in the state of Kansas.
The terrain of Geary County is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the northern and western parts of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northern part of the county, at an elevation of 1,717 feet. The county is mostly covered in grassland, with some areas of woodland in the northern and western parts of the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 34,362 people, 12,945 households, and 8,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 59.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 5.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 6.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Geary County is home to several major employers, including Fort Riley, a U.S. Army installation located in the county. Other major employers in the county include the Geary County Unified School District, Geary Community Hospital, and the Geary County Sheriff's Office.
The county is also home to several small businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and other service-based businesses. Agriculture is also an important part of the county's economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops grown in the county.
History
Geary County was established in 1855 and named after Governor John W. Geary of Pennsylvania. The county was originally part of the Shawnee Indian Reservation, and was opened to settlement in 1854. The first settlers arrived in the county in 1855, and the county was officially organized in 1856.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Kaw, Osage, and Pawnee. The county was also home to several military forts, including Fort Riley, which was established in 1853.
In the late 19th century, the county was home to several railroads, which helped to spur economic growth in the area. The county also saw an influx of settlers from Germany and other European countries, who helped to shape the culture and economy of the county.
In the 20th century, the county continued to grow, with the population reaching its peak in 1960. Since then, the population has slowly declined, as people have moved away from the rural areas of the county. Despite this, the county remains an important part of the state of Kansas, and continues to be a major contributor to the state's economy.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Geary County?
Total Population of Geary County is 36,247.
What is the Total Male Population of Geary County?
Total Male Population of Geary County is 19,277.
What is the Total Female Population of Geary County?
Total Female Population of Geary County is 16,970.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Geary County?
There are 113.59 Males per 100 Females in Geary County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Geary County?
There are 88.03 Females per 100 Males in Geary County.
What is the Median Population Age in Geary County?
Median Population Age in Geary County is 26.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Geary County
Average Family Size in Geary County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Geary County
Average Household Size in Geary County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Geary County?
Per Capita income in Geary County is $27,030.
What is the Median Family Income in Geary County?
Median Family Income in Geary County is $65,491.
What is the Median Household income in Geary County?
Median Household Income in Geary County is $57,992.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Geary County?
Income or Wage Gap in Geary County is 34.4%.
Women in Geary County earn 65.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Geary County?
Family Income Deficit in Geary County is $12,471.
Families that are below poverty line in Geary County earn $12,471 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Geary County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Geary County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Geary County?
There are 18,566 People in the Labor Forcein in Geary County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Geary County?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Geary County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Geary County?
Unemployment Rate in Geary County is 4.5%.