Kansas Gazetteer
Also See: Garnett, KS ZIP Codes & ZIP Code Maps
The City of Garnett had a population of 3,324 as of July 1, 2021.
The primary coordinate point for Garnett is located at latitude 38.2806 and longitude -95.2419 in Anderson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Garnett encompass a land area of 3.16 sq. miles and a water area of 0.1 sq. miles. Anderson County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,066 feet.
The City of Garnett has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Garnett: Shannon.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,324 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 3,225 (97.0%) |
| Population in Families | 2,472 (74.4%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 99 ( 3.0%) |
| Population Density | 1,079 |
| Diversity Index2 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,372 |
| Average Household Income | $47,914 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 9% |
| Per Capita Income | $19,692 |
| Wealth Index5 | 38 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 910 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 470 (29.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 218 (13.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $82,547 |
| Average Home Value | $102,778 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 220 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,380 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 824 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2021 | 2021-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.23% | -0.55% |
| Households | -0.23% | -0.56% |
| Families | -0.38% | -0.66% |
| Median Household Income | 0.9% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.53% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.24% |
The table below compares Garnett to the other 672 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 86 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 219 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 652 | 3rd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 316 | 47th |
| Per Capita Income | # 657 | 2nd |
| Diversity Index | # 424 | 36th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
