Great Bend, Kansas
Great Bend: City in Barton County, Kansas, United States
About
Great Bend is a city located in the county of Barton in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,752 and a population density of 63 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,653 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Great Bend
| Population | 1,653 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Barton County |
| Postal code | 67530 |
| Phone Area Codes | 620 |
| Area | 27.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3645,-98.7648 |
| Altitude | 1,850 feet / 564 meters |
| Capital city | Great Bend is capital of Barton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:01:40 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Great Bend is located at 38°21'52"N 98°45'53"W (38.3644600, -98.7648100).
Great Bend map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as hi...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Great Bend decreased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,752 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,745 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,738 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,738 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,732 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,720 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,706 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,683 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,662 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,649 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,653 | 0.24% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Great Bend
1Great Bend City Hall
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530 View details
Phone: +16207934111 | Website available
People born in Great Bend (19)
People born in Great Bend, including jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson, United States Senator from Kansas Jerry Moran, photographer Roy Stryker, .
More notable people
- Bob Earl (American racing driver) he was born in 13/01/1950
- Damian Johnson (American football player) he was born in 18/12/1962
- Jimmy Brown (American musician) he was born in 08/08/1926
- John Scarpati (American photographer) he was born in 29/06/1960
- Monte Robbins (Player of American football) he was born in 19/09/1964
- Rod Keenan (American fashion designer) he was born in 03/07/1968
- Scott Schwab (Secretary of State of Kansas) he was born in 09/07/1972
- Steve Crosby (American football player and coach) he was born in 03/07/1950
- Joan Bondurant (American political scientist and spy) she was born in 16/12/1918
- Jim Denning (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1956
- John R. Keennan (American baseball scout) he was born in 10/05/1940
- Kent Weiser he was born in 25/04/1959
- Ty Cobb (lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Linda Hargrove (WNBA coach) she was born in 02/04/1950
- Curtis Hammeke
- Gregory J. Slavonic (American Navy official and retired admiral) he was born in 01/01/1950
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Great Bend, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154697 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend (KS) | 67530 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Great Bend, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Great Bend.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Post Office | Great Bend (KS) | 67530 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Great Bend, Pennsylvania township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania with a population of 663 people.
- Great Bend, North Dakota City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 56 people.
Other cities in Barton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoisington | 2,452 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ellinwood | 1,932 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Claflin | 593 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Pawnee Rock | 230 | Township in Barton County, Kansas |
| Albert | 163 | City in Kansas |
| Olmitz | 105 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Beaver | 76 | Unincorporated community in Beaver Township, Barton County, Kansas, United States |
| Galatia | 36 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Susank | 31 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Great Bend distances to largest Kansas cities