Gove County GIS Maps
Gove County, Kansas, has 2,718 residents and covers 1,071.7 square miles. The population grew 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Gove County is 20063.
Quinter is the county's largest population center. Gove County also includes 5 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 24 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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Gove County Trends
- Population
- 2,718▴
- Median Home Value
- $119,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,156▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gove 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.
Gove County Population
Gove County had 2,718 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% higher than in 2010. Gove County had 350 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Quinter, Grinnell and Grainfield.
Population Trend in Gove County KS
Gove County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gove County Zip Codes
Gove County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Quinter (67752), Grinnell (67738) and Grainfield (67737). Quinter is the largest zip by population, with about 1,384 residents or 51% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gove County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67752 | Quinter | 1,384 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 67738 | Grinnell | 487 | ▾ -6.3% |
| 67737 | Grainfield | 473 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 67736 | Gove | 224 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 67751 | Quinter | 199 | ▾ -23.2% |
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Gove County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gove County Demographics
Gove County has a median age of 41.7, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 25.7% of residents are under 18, while 23.5% 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 26% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Gove County KS
Median Age
41.7
Under 18
25.7%
Age 65+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
21%
Gove County School Districts
Gove County is served by 6 public school districts with 1,156 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Oakley Unified 274, Quinter Public Schools Unified 293 and Dighton Unified 482. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gove County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Unified School District 274 | 456 | 39.4% | ▴ 5.6% |
| Quinter Public Schools Unified School District 293 | 309 | 26.7% | ▾ -3.7% |
| Dighton Unified School District 482 | 225 | 19.5% | ▾ -7.4% |
| Wheatland Unified School District 292 | 99 | 8.6% | — 0% |
| Grinnell Public Schools Unified School District 291 | 65 | 5.6% | ▴ 10.2% |
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Gove County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gove County Housing & Real Estate
Gove County has a median home value of $119,000 and a median gross rent of $730. About 79% 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 below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $105,000 and homes spent about 76 days on the market.
Gove County Housing Mix
Gove County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gove County Housing Trends
Gove County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gove County, KS
Gove County has 186 business listings across 104 categories. The largest categories in Gove County business listings are Gas Stations (9, 4.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (9, 4.8%), and Hotels (5, 2.7%). The full Gove County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gove County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gove County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Stations | 9 | 4.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 9 | 4.8% |
| Hotels | 5 | 2.7% |
| Professional Services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 2.7% |
| Agricultural Service | 5 | 2.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 | 2.2% |
| High School | 4 | 2.2% |
| Restaurants | 4 | 2.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 2.2% |
Gove County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Mapes & Miller | Accountant | Quinter |
| Swihart Sales Co | Agricultural Service | Quinter |
| Quinter Livestock Market, LLC | Agriculture | Quinter |
| Tustin Airport | Airport | Gove County |
| Way Out Wezt | Antique Store | Quinter |
| Cooksey Appliance and TV | Appliance Store | Quinter |
| Melanie's Kitchen Asian Cuisine | Asian Restaurant | Hays |
| Quinter Community Garden | Attractions And Activities | Quinter |
| Elsie's Customs | Auto Body Shop | Quinter |
| John Pilkington - State Farm Insurance Agent | Auto Insurance | Quinter |
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Gove County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gove County Basemaps
Gove 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 Gove 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
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