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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Barton County

Kansas · 28,205 residents · 895.257 sq mi
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Barton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,176. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
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
28,205
−4%since 1990
from 29,382 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Barton County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,176
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,432 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,695
+47%since 1990
from $11,394 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(28,414)
Black1.3%(373)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(864)
Asian0.3%(82)
Diversity Score14.5%(4,268)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(25,094)
Black1.1%(304)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,344)
Asian0.2%(60)
Diversity Score22.3%(6,279)
Diversity Score
22
+53%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 14.9 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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Compare Barton County to nearby counties

BARTON COUNTY VS
Rush County
Income$59,970+86%
Home value$83,600+55%
Population2,845−89%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
Russell County
Income$62,392+94%
Home value$119,000+121%
Population6,581−73%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
Stafford County
Income$64,226+100%
Home value$97,600+81%
Population4,005−84%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
Rice County
Income$63,925+99%
Home value$104,600+94%
Population9,266−63%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton County, Kansas?

Barton County, Kansas has about 28,205 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barton County, Kansas?

The typical household in Barton County, Kansas earns about $32,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton County, Kansas expensive?

In Barton County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Barton County, Kansas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barton County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton County, Kansas?

About 12.9% of people in Barton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barton County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9718.01Census Tract 9716Census Tract 9715Census Tract 9711Census Tract 9713Census Tract 9717Census Tract 9714Census Tract 9712
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 67530ZIP 67544ZIP 67526ZIP 67525ZIP 67564
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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