Stevens County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20189 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,162 #2,886 / 3,222
10th
Median Household Income $64,178 -14.6% #1,691 / 3,222
48th
Median Age 39.1 years +0.5% #2,355 / 3,222
27th
Median Home Value $129,300 -54.1% #2,526 / 3,222
21th
Median Gross Rent $927 -20.3% #1,293 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 14.2% +13.1% #1,807 / 3,222
44th

Demographics

Stevens County has a population of 5,162, making it the #2,886 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.7%
Native Born
13.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Stevens County is $64,178, ranking #1,691 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$64,178 −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,691 of 3,222
48th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,846 −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,125 of 3,222
34th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.2% +13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,807 of 3,222
44th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.3% vs nat'l
Rank #741 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3% −39.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,954 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.1 min −38.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,074 of 3,222
5th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Stevens County is $129,300 (-54.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $927/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.

Median Home Value
$129,300 −54.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,526 of 3,222
21th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$927 −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,293 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.5% +15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,620 of 3,222
50th percentile
74.5% Homeownership

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Health

85.8% of residents in Stevens County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.

85.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.8% −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,816 of 3,222
13th percentile

About Stevens County, Kansas

Stevens County, Kansas has a total population of 5,162, making it the 2,886th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stevens County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Stevens County is $64,178, which ranks #1,691 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Stevens County is $129,300, 54.1% below the national median. Renters in Stevens County pay a median gross rent of $927 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Stevens County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.1 min.

Stevens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Stevens 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.