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Gardner, Kansas

Gardner is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States.
Population 23,287

Top Events in Gardner History

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1857Government
Gardner was founded as a Free-Stater settlement in 1857.
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1858Government
The first post office in Gardner was established in 1858.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 9,396 people, 3,307 households, and 2,460 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 19,123 people, 6,644 households, and 4,938 families living in the city.
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2013Architecture
It opened in May 2013 and employs about 200.
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2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $78,193 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,899) and the median family income wa...
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 23,287 people, 8,005 households, and 5,938 families in Gardner.
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2024Government
=== Top employers === According to the city's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Gardner's top employers are: == Government == The mayor of Gardner is Todd Winters, w...
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2025History
As of February of 2025 it employs 38 sworn officers.

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Historical Timeline

1857Government
Gardner was founded as a Free-Stater settlement in 1857.
1858Government
The first post office in Gardner was established in 1858.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 9,396 people, 3,307 households, and 2,460 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 19,123 people, 6,644 households, and 4,938 families living in the city.
2013Architecture
It opened in May 2013 and employs about 200.
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $78,193 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,899) and the median family income wa...
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 23,287 people, 8,005 households, and 5,938 families in Gardner.
2024Government
=== Top employers === According to the city's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Gardner's top employers are: == Government == The mayor of Gardner is Todd Winters, w...
2025History
As of February of 2025 it employs 38 sworn officers.

Did You Know?

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Gardner is located in the state of Kansas.
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Gardner has a population of 23,287 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 23,287.

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