Barton County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Barton County has a population of 25,097 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #1,657 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.4%. The median home value is $126,400, and the median household income is $58,851, which is 22% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Barton County, 21.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 35.7% below the national average, ranking #1,703 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Barton County is 74.7 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Barton County smoke , 41.3% are obese , and 19.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 14.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 24.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.8 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.0% of children in Barton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 26.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Barton County is 58.4%. The mean commute time is 16.9 min, which is 38.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Barton County voted Republican with a margin of 56.7%. The vote was 20.9% Dem / 77.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.3 toward Republicans .
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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.