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Stafford

Kansas · 959 residents · 0.915 sq mi
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Stafford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 202 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $38,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
−17%since 2000
from 1,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+1%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6158101K1K1K1990201020202024Stafford
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,640
+41%since 2000
from $16,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+43%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(809)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(87)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(238)
Diversity Score
25
+180%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford, Kansas?

Stafford, Kansas has about 959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stafford, Kansas?

The typical household in Stafford, Kansas earns about $31,000 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 $38,400, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford, Kansas?

About 22.3% 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 20.0% 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 371 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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