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WHY GOODLAND?

Goodland is a community on the rise. Whether your business is starting, expanding, or needing information, Sherman County welcomes you and looks forward to doing business with you! Goodland has an eclectic business environment and we are dedicated to supporting all new and existing businesses, from the smallest mom and pop shop to the largest international corporation.

We are building a regionally recognized economy, thanks to our:
• Business-friendly environment • Collaborative leadership • Focused, growth-minded momentum

We think you’ll agree that this is the place to grow your business.

Location Information  Quality of Life

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

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Population (2020)

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Jobs (2020)

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Median Household
Income (2020)

2020 Labor Force Breakdown

5,931

Total Working
Age Population

1,753

Not in Labor Force
(15+)

2,964

Labor Force

2,886

Employed

78

Unemployed

1,177

Under 15

Business Size

  • BUSINESS SIZE

    BUSINESS COUNT

  • 1-9 Employees

    21
  • 10-19 Employees

    1
  • 20-49 Employees

    25
  • 50-99 Employees

    99
  • 100-249 Employees

    160
  • 250-499 Employees

    76
  • 500+ Employees

    56

LARGEST INDUSTRIES

  • Retail Trade

    508
  • Health Care

    417
  • Education

    404
  • Hospitality/Tourism Sector

    378
  • Food Service

    269
  • Public Administration

    240
  • Wholesale Trade

    198
  • Finance & Insurance

    191
  • Transportation and Warehousing

    157
  • Other Services

    156
  • Manufacturing

    90
  • Professional Services

    87

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE

Stage 1 Ventures

Stage 1 represents small, most likely family-owned, or locally owned businesses consisting of 2-9 employees. Typically cafes, retail shops, dental offices, medical clinics, small manufacturing operations, local trucking firms, and the like. 

1,100 local ventures (2020)

Stage 2 Ventures

Stage 2 represents ownership that can be independent, franchises with local and outside ownership, or branch facilities of outside LLCs and corporations. Stage 2 is classified as maintaining 10-99 employees.

1,600 local ventures (2020)

Key Industries

We have identified industrial sectors which are growing and have a higher than average wage for which the region has a strategic advantage over other areas of Kansas and in the United States.

Business Resources

Sherman County offers a wide range of retail options. This includes Walmart which is one of Sherman County’s largest employers along with Goodland Regional Medical Center/Family Health Center.

Goodland offers 8+ national fast-food chains as well as 10+ local restaurants, coffee shops and bars. There are also 5 hotels/motels and 2 campgrounds.

Goodland and Sherman County has numerous services available. You are sure to find what you are looking for.

For additional info or resources, contact:

Julica Oharah

Executive Director of Community Development

785-890-3743 | info@goodland.org