Barton County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Kansas

The population of Barton County, Kansas is 25,275 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $56,733, the median home value is $117,200, and the median age is 38.8.

The population of Barton County has declined 10.3% since 2010 (27,675 → 24,835), a -0.77% annualized rate.

Barton County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,275

Population

-0.77%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$56,733

Median Income

$117,200

Median Home Value

Barton County covers 895 sq mi of land at 28.2 people per square mile.

About Barton County, KS

Barton County is a county in Kansas with a population of 25,275. It ranks #24 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Barton County is $56,733, below the US median of $74,580. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $117,200, with monthly rent averaging $742. The homeownership rate of 66.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Barton County reflects 21.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.2 minutes each way.

Barton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Barton County had a population of 27,675 in 2010 and 24,835 in 2024, a -10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,700 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.77%.

24,835

Population (2024)

27,675

Population (2010)

27,700

Peak (2011)

-0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,675	-	-	estimate
2011	27,700	+25	+0.09%	estimate
2012	27,522	-178	-0.64%	estimate
2013	27,447	-75	-0.27%	estimate
2014	27,339	-108	-0.39%	estimate
2015	27,164	-175	-0.64%	estimate
2016	26,904	-260	-0.96%	estimate
2017	26,427	-477	-1.77%	estimate
2018	26,120	-307	-1.16%	estimate
2019	25,938	-182	-0.70%	estimate
2020	25,426	-512	-1.97%	estimate
2021	25,267	-159	-0.63%	estimate
2022	25,055	-212	-0.84%	estimate
2023	24,901	-154	-0.61%	estimate
2024	24,835	-66	-0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.6%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.8

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

20.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.8%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

9.1%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

5.3%

85+

3.4%

Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,733$-15,906 vs state
Mean household income	$73,254
Per-capita income	$31,835
Poverty rate	10.9%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	61.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.8%

Manufacturing

9.5%

Construction

8.6%

Agriculture

8.6%

Education & health care

7.6%

Finance & real estate

7.0%

Information

6.5%

Public administration

6.1%

The largest employment sector in Barton County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

80.7%

Public transit

8.5%

Work from home

15.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$117,200$-86,200 vs state

Median home value

$742

Median rent

66.2%

Homeownership rate

12,373

Total housing units

82.6%

Occupied

17.4%

Vacant

33.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

92.4%

With broadband internet

17.9%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

91.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.3%

High School+

21.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Barton County, Kansas has a population of 25,275 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Barton County has declined 10.3% since 2010 (27,675 → 24,835), a -0.77% annualized rate.

The median household income in Barton County, Kansas is $56,733, with mean (average) household income of $73,254 and per-capita income of $31,835. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Barton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Barton County, Kansas is 38.8 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Barton County is $117,200 and median monthly rent is $742. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,373 total housing units, 17.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Barton County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Barton County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.