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Stark

Kansas · 69 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−35%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+42%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
526782961111990201020202024Stark
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,228
+72%since 2000
from $11,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(60)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score15.1%(10)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark, Kansas?

Stark, Kansas has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Stark, Kansas expensive?

In Stark, Kansas, the median home is worth about $38,000.

How educated are people in Stark, Kansas?

About 2.1% 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 23.1% 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 2 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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