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Stanton County

Kansas · 2,084 residents · 680.352 sq mi
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Stanton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,741. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,084
−13%since 2000
from 2,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stanton County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,741
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,716
+65%since 2000
from $18,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,074)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(909)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.7%(99)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,419)
Diversity Score
68
+45%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−19%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton County, Kansas?

Stanton County, Kansas has about 2,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanton County, Kansas earns about $57,741 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton County, Kansas?

About 17.9% 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 20.1% of people in Stanton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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