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Stafford County

Kansas · 4,072 residents · 792.046 sq mi
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Stafford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,857. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,072
−15%since 2000
from 4,789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Stafford County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,857
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,897
+70%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,455)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(259)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(651)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,364)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(503)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.2%(130)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,447)
Segregation Score43.5%(1,770)
Diversity Score
36
+161%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford County, Kansas?

Stafford County, Kansas has about 4,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stafford County, Kansas earns about $51,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stafford County, Kansas expensive?

In Stafford County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford County, Kansas?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stafford County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stafford County, Kansas?

About 11.4% of people in Stafford County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stafford County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stafford County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,293 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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