As of 2026 the population of Gove County is 2,699. The population is expected to shrink to 2,672 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.20%.
The median age of Gove County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Gove County is 22.0, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Gove County is $93,226 and projected to be $103,771 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,893, projected to be $43,442 in 2031. 3.3% of households – 89 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $949,126 and the average disposable income is $71,372.
There are 1,333 housing units in Gove County; 856 are owner-occupied, 265 are rented, and 212 are vacant. The average home value is $226,849, with 17 homes built in 2010 or later, and 419 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 242 businesses in Gove County, employing 2,025 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,397 age 16 and above. 296 workers commute into Gove County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,096 residents both live and work in/around Gove County. The average travel time is 16.5 minutes. 23.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.64% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,070 drive alone, 87 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 115 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 125 residents work from home.
657 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 248 have associates degrees, 329 have bachelor’s degrees, and 121 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
