Great Bend, KS Employment

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14%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
16%
Household income NAT. AVG.
50%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexGreat BendKansasNational
Income per capita$25,580$28,478$29,829
Median household income$46,659$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$59,575$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,829$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$39,595$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$26,684$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate2.3%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level15.3%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Great Bend is 14% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Great Bend is 16% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Great Bend is 50% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Great Bend is 1% higher than the national average

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      $31,102 $46,659 $93,318
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      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Great Bend median earnings by income bracket

      Great Bend employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.9%10.9%
      Manufacturing sector16.6%16.6%
      Financial & insurance services2.7%2.7%
      Wholesale & retail services13.0%13.0%
      Public administration10.3%10.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.3%10.3%
      Education, health & social services7.7%7.7%
      Other28.3%28.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Ellinwood, KS2,044$48,32212.7%
      Hoisington, KS2,725$47,56614.0%
      Pawnee Rock, KS312$46,42916.1%
      Seward, KS63$43,58021.2%
      Claflin, KS439$43,51621.3%
      Great Bend, KS15,224$46,65915.7%

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      Great Bend, KS15,224$46,65915.7%
      Source: The Great Bend, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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