Stark, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 63, Stark's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stark is a small community located in Kansas, within Neosho County. The total population is 63. It ranks as the 610th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stark is 50.7 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 4.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stark is $93,750. This is 26% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Stark, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stark has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stark, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.