COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Stanton County

Kansas · 2,333 residents · 680.352 sq mi

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Stanton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,545. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $45,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,333

−3%vs 2000

vs 2,406 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 4 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.3

−7%vs 2000

vs 33.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,545

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,172 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,025

−39%vs 2000

vs $18,043 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.8%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$45,600

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $64,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$286

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $406 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.6%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.8% in 2000

35.4% rent

Afford Score

1.9

+16%vs 2000

vs 1.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic74%(1,780)

Black0.6%(15)

Hispanic / Latino23.7%(570)

Asian0.1%(3)

Other0%

Diversity Score47.1%(1,134)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,065)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino13.8%(323)

Asian0.6%(13)

Other10.9%(255)

Diversity Score46.4%(1,083)

Diversity Score

−1%vs 2000

vs 47 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 16.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.9%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.4 min

+74%vs 2000

vs 12.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Stanton County, Kansas?

Stanton County, Kansas has about 2,333 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Stanton County, Kansas earns about $24,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton County, Kansas expensive?

In Stanton County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton County, Kansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton County, Kansas?

About 14.8% of people in Stanton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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2 ZIP codes

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

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