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Stockton

Kansas · 1,558 residents · 1.655 sq mi
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Stockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $38,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
+4%since 1990
from 1,504 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 909 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.7
−5%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stockton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,125
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,116 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,205
+42%since 1990
from $12,074 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−17%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,497)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score1.2%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,453)
Black2.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.1%(189)
Diversity Score
12
+945%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−43%since 1990
from 18.2 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 Stockton, Kansas?

Stockton, Kansas has about 1,558 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stockton, Kansas?

The typical household in Stockton, Kansas earns about $31,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton, Kansas expensive?

In Stockton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, Kansas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton, Kansas?

About 9.1% of people in Stockton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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