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Finney County, Kansas
Finney County, Kansas. Finney County had 37,505 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 10 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 7 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 20055.
Finney County is the county of the Garden City, KS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,505
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,470 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,084
Median household income
$73,009
±$4,668 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$201,400
±$11,156 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,048
±$44 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Finney County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,470 residents in Finney County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,505 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,084 over 1,302 square miles of land.
| Measure | Finney County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,084 | 2,947,197 | +1,334 |
| Households | 13,229±257 | 1,174,060 | +710 |
| Average household size | 2.82±0.05 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,355±39 | 1,293,635 | +793 |
Finney County's population since 2000
From 40,523 in 2000 to 37,505 in 2025: down 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Finney County?
Finney County holds 10 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 7 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Garden City with 27,402 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Garden City | 28,151 | $72,865 |
|---|---|---|
| Garden City Township | 5,773 | $84,207 |
| Sherlock Township | 2,958 | $84,844 |
| Holcomb | 2,245 | $78,571 |
| Ivanhoe TownshipGEOID 2005534675 | 489 | not published |
| Pierceville TownshipGEOID 2005555800 | 459 | $46,541 |
| Garfield Township, Finney CountyGEOID 2005525600 | 345 | $61,410 |
| Terry TownshipGEOID 2005570225 | 151 | not published |
| Pleasant Valley Township, Finney CountyGEOID 2005556550 | 144 | not published |
| PiercevilleGEOID 2055775 | 98 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Finney County?
The median resident of Finney County is 31.9 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.0%. 23.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Finney County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9±0.4 | 37.4 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 29.9%±0.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 53.2% | 13.6% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.0%±0.3 pts | 72.7% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | +1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.9%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.5%±2.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.8%±2.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±2.2 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Finney County earn?
Half of Finney County's 13,229 households earn less than $73,009 a year (±$4,668), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $74,824 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Finney County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,009±$4,668 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,638±$3,993 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,062±$1,161 | $40,978 | +$2,338 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8%±4.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±2.0 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Finney County?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Finney County's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,400 by its owner (±$11,156). The median renter pays $1,048 a month including utilities, and 23.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Finney County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,400±$11,156 | $217,200 | +$13,719 |
| Median gross rent | $1,048±$44 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.5%±5.6 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,725±$66 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9%±2.9 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,355±39 | 1,293,635 | +793 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2%±2.3 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.5%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3%±1.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Finney County building?
Builders took permits for 107 new housing units across Finney County in 2025 (39 single-family), 2.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Finney County get to work?
79.1% of Finney County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Finney County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2%±1.6 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±2.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min±0.7 | 19.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Finney County's census tracts?
Finney County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,083 (Tract 9605.07) to $103,929 (Tract 9604.01).
| Tract 960120055960100 | 4,530±299 | $66,504 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960220055960200 | 5,642±831 | $77,824 |
| Tract 960320055960300 | 2,889±460 | $69,609 |
| Tract 9604.0120055960401 | 2,267±284 | $103,929 |
| Tract 9604.0320055960403 | 2,355±279 | $61,504 |
| Tract 9604.0420055960404 | 4,383±602 | $93,281 |
| Tract 9605.0120055960501 | 3,007±461 | $64,125 |
| Tract 9605.0320055960503 | 983±188 | $92,778 |
| Tract 9605.0520055960505 | 1,825±513 | $54,135 |
| Tract 9605.0720055960507 | 1,824±289 | $52,083 |
| Tract 9605.0820055960508 | 2,612±325 | $62,044 |
| Tract 960620055960600 | 5,767±709 | $73,721 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Finney County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 105 |
| Median household income | 24th of 105 |
| Median home value | 15th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th of 105 |
| Median age | 101st of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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