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Stark

Kansas · 106 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Stark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. Median home value is $16,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
+58%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 409 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
−33%since 1990
from 50.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
526782961111990201020202024Stark
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,728
+6%since 1990
from $11,014 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.2%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$242
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
19.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−43%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.5%(3)
Diversity Score10.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−42%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark, Kansas?

Stark, Kansas has about 106 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stark, Kansas?

The typical household in Stark, Kansas earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stark, Kansas expensive?

In Stark, Kansas, the median home is worth about $16,700, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Stark, Kansas?

About 15.9% 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 17.2% of people in Stark, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stark, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stark, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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