Great Bend
City in Barton County, Kansas
Great Bend is a city in Barton County, Kansas, with 14,733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,850 ft (564 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hoisington, 11.1 miles N.
- 14,733residents (2020 Census)
- 1,850 ftelevation · 564 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.3 km²
- 1,400 / sq mipopulation density
- 67530ZIP code
About Great Bend
Great Bend is a city in and the county seat of Barton County, Kansas, United States. It is named for its location at the point where the course of the Arkansas River bends east then southeast. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 14,733. It is home to Barton Community College.
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Living in Great Bend
- Median household income
- $54,139
- Median home value
- $133,900
- Median rent
- $759/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Great Bend had 14,733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,400 per sq mi (540 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Great Bend at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Barton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,733 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.53 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (564 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3587° N, 98.7989° W |
| ZIP code | 67530 |
| Official website | greatbendks.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2028300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Great Bend
- Hoisington11.1 mi N
- Ellinwood11.7 mi E
- Pawnee Rock11.9 mi SW
- Seward12.5 mi S
- Olmitz13.2 mi NW
- Albert13.2 mi NW
- Radium13.8 mi S
- Odin17.8 mi NE
- Claflin18.2 mi NE
- Otis18.4 mi NW
- Hudson19.1 mi SE
- Susank19.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Great Bend
What county is Great Bend in?
Great Bend is in Barton County, Kansas.
What is the population of Great Bend, KS?
14,733 people lived in Great Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Great Bend, KS?
The ZIP code of Great Bend is 67530.
What is the elevation of Great Bend?
1,850 feet (564 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Great Bend?
Hoisington (11.1 mi), Ellinwood (11.7 mi), Pawnee Rock (11.9 mi), Seward (12.5 mi), Olmitz (13.2 mi).
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