Geary County GIS Maps
Geary County, Kansas, has 36,739 residents and covers 384.7 square miles. The population grew 6.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Geary County is 20061.
Junction City is the county's largest population center. Geary County also includes 2 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 25 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Geary County Trends
- Population
- 36,739▴
- Median Home Value
- $165,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 16,690▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Geary County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Geary County Population
Geary County had 36,739 residents in 2020. That was 6.9% higher than in 2010. Geary County added 8,792 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 96 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Junction City and Milford.
Population Trend in Geary County KS
Geary County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Geary County Zip Codes
Geary County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Junction City (66441) and Milford (66514). Junction City is the largest zip by population, with about 26,381 residents or 72% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 76% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Geary County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66441 | Junction City | 26,381 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 66514 | Milford | 1,692 | ▴ 2.1% |
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Geary County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Geary County Demographics
Geary County has a median age of 27.1, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 31.6% of residents are under 18, while 8.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 36.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Geary County KS
Median Age
27.1
Under 18
31.6%
Age 65+
8.7%
Bachelor's+
24.4%
Geary County School Districts
Geary County is served by 5 public school districts with 16,690 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Geary County Schools Unified 475, Manhattan-Ogden Unified 383 and Chapman Unified 473. Those three districts account for about 94% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Geary County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary County Schools Unified School District 475 | 7,293 | 43.7% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 | 7,204 | 43.2% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Chapman Unified School District 473 | 1,134 | 6.8% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Morris County Unified School District 417 | 762 | 4.6% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Rural Vista Unified School District 481 | 297 | 1.8% | ▴ 4.6% |
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Geary County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Geary County Housing & Real Estate
Geary County has a median home value of $165,000 and a median gross rent of $1,119. About 43% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $267,250 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Geary County Housing Mix
Geary County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Geary County Housing Trends
Geary County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Geary County, KS
Geary County has 1,319 business listings across 385 categories. The largest categories in Geary County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (37, 2.8%), Pizza Restaurants (22, 1.7%), and Parks & Recreation (22, 1.7%). The full Geary County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Geary County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Geary County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 37 | 2.8% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 22 | 1.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 22 | 1.7% |
| Public And Government Association | 22 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 22 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 19 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 18 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 18 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 17 | 1.3% |
Geary County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| WoodSpring Suites | Accommodation | Junction City |
| Office Cat Software and Accounting | Accountant | Junction City |
| Foxy's Gentleman's Club | Adult Entertainment | Junction City |
| Mac's Trophies | Advertising Agency | Junction City |
| Geary Grain | Agriculture | Junction City |
| Raven Aero Service | Airport | Junction City |
| Milford Tropics | American Restaurants | Milford |
| B&K Amusements | Amusement Park | Junction City |
| Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Junction City |
| R C Kennels | Animal Shelters | Junction City |
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Geary County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Geary County Basemaps
Geary County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Geary County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Geary County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.