Gem, Kansas

Gem is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 98 people lived there.

 History 
Gem was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The town was named from the Gem Ranch.

The first post office in Gem was created in 1885. It was closed in March 2014.

 Geography 
Gem is at  (39.425730, -100.896294).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

 People 

 2020 census 
The 2020 census says that there were 98 people, 37 households, and 28 families living in Gem. Of the households, 78.4% owned their home and 21.6% rented their home.

The median age was 34.0 years. Of the people, 88.8% were White, 3.1% were Asian, 1.0% were Black, and 7.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the people.

 2010 census 
The 2010 census says that there were 88 people, 36 households, and 26 families living in the city.

 References 

 Other websites 
City
 Gem - Directory of Public Officials
Maps
 Gem City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Thomas County, Kansas