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Stark

Kansas · 68 residents (2025 est.) · 0.164 sq mi
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Stark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−41%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+49%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:68 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
526782961111990201020202024Stark
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,263
+192%since 2000
from $11,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−37%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
65.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(5)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
65.1 min
+327%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark, Kansas?

Stark, Kansas has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stark, Kansas?

The typical household in Stark, Kansas earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Stark, Kansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stark, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stark, Kansas?

About 15.9% of people in Stark, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stark, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stark, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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