Geary County Demographics

A map of Geary County's Population by Race

Geary County, Kansas had a population of 36,739 in 2020. It was 54.3% White, 16.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 7.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Geary County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Geary County is the 13th most populous county of the 105 counties in Kansas.

Geary County's White Population

19,957 residents of Geary County identify as White, or 54.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Geary County less than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #98 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is less White than neighboring Riley County (72% White), Morris County (90.9% White), Dickinson County (89.4% White), Clay County (92.2% White), and Wabaunsee County (89.9% White).

Geary County's Black Population

6,062 residents of Geary County identify as Black, or 16.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Geary County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is more Black than neighboring Riley County (6.6% Black), Morris County (0.3% Black), Dickinson County (0.6% Black), Clay County (0.6% Black), and Wabaunsee County (0.5% Black).

Geary County's Asian Population

1,183 residents of Geary County identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Geary County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is more Asian than neighboring Morris County (0.3% Asian), Dickinson County (0.4% Asian), Clay County (0.6% Asian), and Wabaunsee County (0.2% Asian). Geary County is less Asian than neighboring Riley County (4.6% Asian).

Geary County's Hispanic Population

5,776 residents of Geary County identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Geary County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is more Hispanic than neighboring Riley County (10.4% Hispanic), Morris County (4.2% Hispanic), Dickinson County (4.9% Hispanic), Clay County (2.7% Hispanic), and Wabaunsee County (4.6% Hispanic).

Geary County's Native American/Other Population

848 residents of Geary County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Geary County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riley County (1.3% Native American/Other), Morris County (0.4% Native American/Other), Dickinson County (0.9% Native American/Other), Clay County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wabaunsee County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Geary County's Multiracial Population

2,913 residents of Geary County identify as Multiracial, or 7.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Geary County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Geary County is more Multiracial than neighboring Riley County (5.1% Multiracial), Morris County (3.8% Multiracial), Dickinson County (3.8% Multiracial), Clay County (3.3% Multiracial), and Wabaunsee County (4% Multiracial).

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