Stafford County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Stafford County, Kansas Demographics
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Stafford County, Kansas has a population of 3,978, the 72nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $64,226 and the median home value is $97,600. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Stafford County Quick Facts

Population 3,978

Median Household Income $64,226

Median Home Value $97,600

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 6

Population 3,978 72nd of 105

Median Income $64,226 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.5%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Stafford 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	4,004	3,978	-0.6%
Median household income	$63,786	$64,226	+0.7%
Median home value	$96,700	$97,600	+0.9%

Median Household Income

Stafford

$64,226

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stafford

$97,600

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 35.6%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

11.2%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

64.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $710/mo 13.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Stafford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. John	1,172	$73,929	12.0%	$94,600
Stafford	809	$42,266	15.6%	$70,700
Macksville	651	$55,742	15.5%	$98,300
Hudson	106	$62,500	7.5%	$60,000
Seward	80	$53,239	3.8%	N/A
Radium	16	$56,250	25.0%	$26,300

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Population Overview

Stafford County is located in Kansas with a total population of 3,978. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stafford County is 42.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stafford County is $64,226. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $97,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Stafford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stafford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stafford 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 Stafford County, Kansas?

Stafford County has a population of 3,978, making it the 72nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Stafford County?

The median household income in Stafford County is $64,226 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Stafford County, Kansas?

Stafford County contains 6 Census-designated places.