Stanton County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 99th-largest in Kansas

The population of Stanton County, Kansas is 2,018 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $70,361, the median home value is $64,200, and the median age is 36.5.

The population of Stanton County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (2,246 → 2,071), a -0.58% annualized rate.

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

2,018

Population

-0.58%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$70,361

Median Income

$64,200

Median Home Value

Stanton County covers 680 sq mi of land at 3.0 people per square mile.

About Stanton County, KS

Housing cost is the defining feature of Stanton County: the median home is valued at $64,200. With 2,018 residents, Stanton County is a county in Kansas.

Median household income is $70,361, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $64,200, with typical rent around $691.

23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 4.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 12 minutes each way.

Stanton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Stanton County had a population of 2,246 in 2010 and 2,071 in 2024, a -7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,246 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.55%.

Stanton County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,071

Population (2024)

2,246

Population (2010)

2,246

Peak (2010)

-0.55%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,246	-	-	estimate
2011	2,213	-33	-1.47%	estimate
2012	2,156	-57	-2.58%	estimate
2013	2,179	+23	+1.07%	estimate
2014	2,143	-36	-1.65%	estimate
2015	2,072	-71	-3.31%	estimate
2016	2,111	+39	+1.88%	estimate
2017	2,056	-55	-2.61%	estimate
2018	2,026	-30	-1.46%	estimate
2019	1,987	-39	-1.92%	estimate
2020	2,085	+98	+4.93%	estimate
2021	2,046	-39	-1.87%	estimate
2022	1,977	-69	-3.37%	estimate
2023	2,012	+35	+1.77%	estimate
2024	2,071	+59	+2.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.5%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.5

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

13.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

7.4%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

8.4%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

13.2%

35–44

17.2%

45–54

3.6%

55–59

8.0%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

7.8%

75–84

2.5%

85+

3.2%

Children (under 15): 21.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$70,361$-2,278 vs state
Mean household income	$89,018
Per-capita income	$35,970
Poverty rate	7.6%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	58.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

30.7%

Retail trade

19.4%

Professional & business services

12.0%

Information

7.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.1%

Finance & real estate

4.4%

Construction

3.0%

Public administration

2.1%

The largest employment sector in Stanton County is agriculture, accounting for 30.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

79.3%

Public transit

4.9%

Work from home

12.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$64,200$-139,200 vs state

Median home value

$691

Median rent

80.9%

Homeownership rate

1,014

Total housing units

81.1%

Occupied

18.9%

Vacant

19.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

76.4%

With health insurance

97.3%

With broadband internet

18.7%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.5%

With a disability

55.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

76.4%

High School+

23.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stanton County, Kansas has a population of 2,018 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Stanton County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (2,246 → 2,071), a -0.58% annualized rate.

The median household income in Stanton County, Kansas is $70,361, with mean (average) household income of $89,018 and per-capita income of $35,970. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Stanton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Stanton County, Kansas is 36.5 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Stanton County is $64,200 and median monthly rent is $691. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,014 total housing units, 18.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Stanton County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 30.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

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