COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stanton County

Kansas · 2,406 residents · 680.352 sq mi

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Stanton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,172. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $64,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 33.8

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

2,406

+3%since 1990

from 2,333 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

4 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 3 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

33.8

+8%since 1990

from 31.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$40,172

+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,545 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,043

+64%since 1990

from $11,025 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.9%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 14.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$64,600

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$406

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $286 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.8%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 64.6% in 1990

32.2% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−13%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino13.8%(323)

Asian0.6%(13)

Diversity Score46.4%(1,083)

2000

White, non-Hispanic74%(1,780)

Black0.6%(15)

Hispanic / Latino23.7%(570)

Asian0.1%(3)

Diversity Score47.1%(1,134)

Diversity Score

+1%since 1990

from 46 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 16.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

78.0%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 76.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 3.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.3 min

−42%since 1990

from 21.4 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton County, Kansas?

Stanton County, Kansas has about 2,406 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stanton County, Kansas earns about $40,172 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 $64,600, and the typical rent is about $406 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 14.9% of people in Stanton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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2 ZIP codes

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