Economy & Jobs — Great Bend, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,139 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,478 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,159 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 17.5% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
| Arts Food | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
