Economy & Jobs — Garden City, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,865 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$82,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,278 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,660 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.6% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
