Stanton County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stanton County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,018. It is the 99th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanton County is 36.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanton County is $70,361. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $64,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Stanton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stanton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 45.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (45.0% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.4%.