Stanton County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stanton County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,038. It is the 99th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanton County is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanton County is $71,700. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.5%. This is 87% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $67,800. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Stanton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stanton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 45.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (45.6% vs 13.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 79.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stanton 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.