Population 25,889 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gardner
Household size in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Gardner are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.83, even as the national average fell. Of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people, only four have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Gardner is young: half of its residents are under 33.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Gardner than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gardner
Renters in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gardner own their homes; 30.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 28.9% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Gardner are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Gardner has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only three of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,026 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,231 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,428 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$562 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gardner pays $1,428 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $562 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gardner
Bachelor's degrees in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Gardner than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gardner: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gardner
| Period | Gardner | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Gardner than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gardner compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner | 2.98 | 33.6 | 10.4% | 30.3% | 3.6% | 2001 | $1,428 | 32.3% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| New Century | 2.92 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 17.4% | 1.3% | 2009 | $1,626 | 41.2% | 79.5% | 1.2% |
| Clare | 2.88 | 46.6 | 5.8% | 31.9% | 10.5% | 2001 | $2,017 | 38.1% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Edgerton | 2.80 | 41.9 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 1981 | $1,301 | 23.9% | 95.0% | 2.7% |
| Spring Hill | 2.86 | 38.3 | 10.2% | 19.4% | 4.5% | 2002 | $1,204 | 45.5% | 97.8% | 3.2% |
| Ocheltree | 2.63 | 43.6 | 10.2% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 2011 | $1,264 | 54.7% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
| Olathe | 2.80 | 38.7 | 8.6% | 23.8% | 4.1% | 1995 | $1,599 | 52.7% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Hesper | 3.10 | 48.5 | 4.7% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 1965 | $1,211 | 26.4% | 97.3% | 1.5% |
| Clearfield | 2.61 | 53.4 | 10.4% | 21.5% | 5.8% | 1990 | $878 | 41.8% | 98.0% | 2.1% |
| DeSoto | 2.67 | 41.9 | 11.3% | 23.2% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,183 | 41.3% | 94.2% | 7.1% |
| Hillsdale | 2.55 | 49.2 | 7.4% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 1987 | $1,944 | 35.4% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gardner. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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