As of 2025 the population of Gove County is 2,742. The population is expected to shrink to 2,741 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Gove County residents is 43.
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 $80,304 and projected to be $86,910 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,187, projected to be $35,958 in 2030. 1.97% of households – 54 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $764,895 and the average disposable income is $61,227.
There are 1,351 housing units in Gove County; 862 are owner-occupied, 270 are rented, and 219 are vacant. The average home value is $209,559, with 20 homes built in 2010 or later, and 400 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 243 businesses in Gove County, employing 1,979 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,340 age 16 and above. 244 workers commute into Gove County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,086 residents both live and work in/around Gove County. The average travel time is 16.8 minutes. 24.68% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,014 drive alone, 83 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 127 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 116 residents work from home.
718 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 291 have associates degrees, 306 have bachelor’s degrees, and 104 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
