[5] It is named for Grenville Gove, member of the 11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.

[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[9] The 2020 United States census counted 80 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Gove City.

There were 47 housing units at an average density of 193.4 per square mile (74.7/km2).

36.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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 racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.95% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races.

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.

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.