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Gray County, KS
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Gray County, Kansas.
Population
5,701
Land area
869sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Gray County
Gray County at a glance
- Gray County is 82% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,122 a year, 7% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 (5% below Kansas) and median rent is $808 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cimarron (1,949), Montezuma (864) and Copeland (365).
Local data for Gray County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gray County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,122
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,132), Mexican Americans (792), Irish Americans (343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,843
3,041 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.5M
FY 2026, $6,107 per person
PPP loans
$22.9M
663 loans, 2,261 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gray County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gray County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
884
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gray County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gray County, KS?
- Cimarron is the largest city or town in Gray County, with about 1,949 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gray County?
- Gray County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67835, 67841, 67853, 67867.
- What is the population of Gray County, KS?
- About 5,701 people live in Gray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gray County?
- Gray County borders Finney County, Ford County, Meade County, Haskell County, Hodgeman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023