Stevens County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stevens County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,212. It is the 66th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stevens County is 38.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Stevens County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stevens County is $61,909. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $124,500. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Stevens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stevens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (38.7% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 54% 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 73.8%.