Barton County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Barton County, Kansas has a population of 25,097, the 24th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $58,851 and the median home value is $126,400. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Barton County Quick Facts
How Barton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,275 | 25,097 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $56,733 | $58,851 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $117,200 | $126,400 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Barton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | 14,479 | $54,139 | 16.9% | $133,900 |
| Hoisington | 2,643 | $52,277 | 16.5% | $95,000 |
| Ellinwood | 2,192 | $56,379 | 14.1% | $109,300 |
| Claflin | 455 | $63,438 | 20.4% | $107,300 |
| Pawnee Rock | 258 | $48,026 | 41.1% | $59,600 |
| Olmitz | 113 | $76,250 | 0.0% | $60,000 |
| Albert | 100 | $58,750 | 9.0% | $70,800 |
| Odin | 58 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Susank | 31 | $72,500 | 6.9% | N/A |
| Galatia | 20 | N/A | 10.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Barton County is located in Kansas with a total population of 25,097. It is the 24th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Barton County is 38.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Barton County is $58,851. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $126,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Barton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Barton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Barton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barton County, Kansas?
Barton County has a population of 25,097, making it the 24th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Barton County?
The median household income in Barton County is $58,851 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.
How many cities are in Barton County, Kansas?
Barton County contains 10 Census-designated places.