Gardner, KS Demographics

A map of Gardner's Population by Race

Gardner, Kansas had a population of 23,287 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 3.8% Black, 1.7% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gardner, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is the 18th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gardner's White Population

17,820 residents of Gardner identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #630 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more White than neighboring Olathe (71.3% White), and De Soto (76% White). Gardner is less White than neighboring Edgerton (83.4% White), Spring Hill (86.4% White), and Hillsdale (88.7% White).

Gardner's Black Population

890 residents of Gardner identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more Black than neighboring Edgerton (1.3% Black), Spring Hill (1.9% Black), De Soto (0.8% Black), and Hillsdale (0.4% Black). Gardner is less Black than neighboring Olathe (5.8% Black).

Gardner's Asian Population

401 residents of Gardner identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more Asian than neighboring Edgerton (0.3% Asian), Spring Hill (0.7% Asian), De Soto (0.6% Asian), and Hillsdale (0% Asian). Gardner is less Asian than neighboring Olathe (4.5% Asian).

Gardner's Hispanic Population

2,378 residents of Gardner identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #115 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgerton (6.9% Hispanic), Spring Hill (5.1% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (4% Hispanic). Gardner is less Hispanic than neighboring Olathe (12.4% Hispanic), and De Soto (16.9% Hispanic).

Gardner's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Gardner identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #276 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), Olathe (0.8% Native American/Other), De Soto (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale (0% Native American/Other).

Gardner's Multiracial Population

1,567 residents of Gardner identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gardner roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Gardner is ranked #147 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gardner is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Hill (5.1% Multiracial), Olathe (5.2% Multiracial), and De Soto (4.9% Multiracial). Gardner is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgerton (7.2% Multiracial), and Hillsdale (6.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.