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Kansas · 938 residents (2025 est.) · 0.915 sq mi
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Stafford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,266. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $70,700. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
−30%since 2000
from 1,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
−8%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:938 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6158101K1K1K1990201020202024Stafford
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,266
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,092 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,186
+57%since 2000
from $16,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+94%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,099)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(742)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(24)
Diversity Score19.5%(158)
Diversity Score
19
+120%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford, Kansas?

Stafford, Kansas has about 809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stafford, Kansas?

The typical household in Stafford, Kansas earns about $42,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stafford, Kansas expensive?

In Stafford, Kansas, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford, Kansas?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stafford, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stafford, Kansas?

About 15.6% of people in Stafford, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stafford, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stafford, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 521 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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