Gove City, more commonly known as Gove, is a city in and the county seat of Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 80.

Gove City was founded in 1885. It was designated county seat in 1886, and incorporated in 1888. It is named for Grenville Gove, member of the 11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.

Gove City is located at 38°57′34″N 100°29′14″W / 38.95944°N 100.48722°W / 38.95944; -100.48722 (38.959576, -100.487316). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km), all of it land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gove City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	118		—
1900	162		37.3%
1910	196		21.0%
1920	132		−32.7%
1930	241		82.6%
1940	284		17.8%
1950	206		−27.5%
1960	228		10.7%
1970	172		−24.6%
1980	148		−14.0%
1990	103		−30.4%
2000	105		1.9%
2010	80		−23.8%
2020	80		0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 80 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Gove City. The population density was 329.2 per square mile (127.1/km). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 193.4 per square mile (74.7/km). The racial makeup was 90.0% (72) white or European American (90.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 36 households, 13.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.

25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $29,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,417) and the median family income was $61,250 (+/- $36,148). Males had a median income of $22,917 (+/- $9,034). The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,250 (+/- $11,778). Approximately, 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.

As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 37 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 320.0 inhabitants per square mile (123.6/km). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 224.0 per square mile (86.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.3% female.

As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 45 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 279.3 inhabitants per square mile (107.8/km). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 151.6 per square mile (58.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.95% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,870. There were 20.0% of families and 34.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 58.5% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

Gove is a part of Wheatland USD 292 public school district. The Wheatland High School mascot is a Thunderhawk.

Gove High School was closed through school unification. The Gove High School team name was Gove Panthers.

• Gove City - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 292, local school district
• Gove City Map, KDOT