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Great Bend, Kansas, in Barton county, is 90 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 15,345 people in the city.
In Great Bend, about 57% of adults are married. In Great Bend, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Great Bend had a median family income of $38,708.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,780) in Great Bend. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 65% of housing in Great Bend is owner-occupied.
In Great Bend, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Great Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
Ratings range from 
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Detailed pages on related topics: Great Bend colleges • Great Bend travel • Great Bend mortgages and property.
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