Barton County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,097 | — | #1,657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,851 | -21.7% | #2,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,420 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $126,400 | -55.2% | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | -34.6% | #2,403 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.2% | #2,021 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barton County has a population of 25,097, making it the #1,657 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Barton County is $58,851, ranking #2,185 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Barton County is $126,400 (-55.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $761/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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88.8% of residents in Barton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Barton County, Kansas
Barton County, Kansas has a total population of 25,097, making it the 1,657th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barton County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barton County is $58,851, which ranks #2,185 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Barton County is $126,400, 55.2% below the national median. Renters in Barton County pay a median gross rent of $761 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barton County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.9 min.
Barton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.7%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Barton County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.