Grant, KS County is a charming rural community located in southwest Kansas with a population of 7,430 and a population density of 12 people per square mile. The local economy largely depends on farming, ranching, and small businesses. There are several small businesses that serve the community such as The Mercantile which offers groceries and other household products, and the local hardware store, Ace Hardware. For those looking for outdoor activities there are numerous year-round options including fishing in nearby reservoirs such as John Redmond Reservoir or hunting quail and pheasant in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are many festivals and events that take place throughout the year such as the annual Corn Maze Festival which takes place every October or the Grant County Fair in August. There are also several organizations that serve the community such as 4-H clubs or Boy's & Girl's clubs. Sports fans can enjoy watching their favorite teams play at the Grant County High School football games each fall or basketball games each winter. With its close knit community spirit and friendly people Grant, KS County is a wonderful place to call home.
The population in Grant County is 7,430. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grant County is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grant County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grant County
- 57.4% are married
- 5.7% are divorced
- 42.3% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Grant County
- 51.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 46.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander