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Stockton

Kansas · 1,329 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 $29,688. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
−15%since 2000
from 1,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stockton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,384
+53%since 2000
from $17,205 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+67%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,453)
Black2.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,270)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.3%(31)
Diversity Score12.5%(166)
Diversity Score
13
+3%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, Kansas?

Stockton, Kansas has about 1,329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton, Kansas?

The typical household in Stockton, Kansas earns about $29,688 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, Kansas?

About 24.8% 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 26.6% of people in Stockton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 175 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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