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Stockton

Kansas · 1,480 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 $47,067. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,480
−5%since 2000
from 1,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stockton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,067
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,111
+40%since 2000
from $17,205 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,332)
Black1.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(54)
Diversity Score19.8%(293)
Diversity Score
20
+64%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+100%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, Kansas?

Stockton, Kansas has about 1,480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton, Kansas?

The typical household in Stockton, Kansas earns about $47,067 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, Kansas?

About 23.0% 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 4.9% 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 24 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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