Stafford County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Stafford County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 84% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,978 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.0 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.92% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,579 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Stafford County declined by 9.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 3,978 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Stafford County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.6% of residents. That is 2.9 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 733 18.4% -4.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 643 16.2% -4.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 860 21.6% +2.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 782 19.7% +3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.0% of the people living in Stafford County and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 51.0% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Stafford County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,362 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.90% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Stafford County is about 15% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $91,500 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $710 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.3% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Stafford County is about 10.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $710 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Stafford County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.1 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,402 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,610 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 372 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Stafford County is about the same as in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Stafford County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Stafford County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Stafford County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Stafford County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County, KS | 3,978 | $63,362 #1/2 | $91,500 #1/2 | 17.0 min #2/2 |
| Barton County, KS | 25,097 | $58,469 | $74,649 | 11.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stafford County, Kansas.
How big is Stafford County, Kansas by population?
About 3,978 people live in Stafford County, Kansas, in 1,579 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Stafford County, Kansas?
Averaged over its land area, Stafford County, Kansas has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Stafford County, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($91,500 against $63,362), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $710 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Stafford County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Stafford County, Kansas is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Stafford County, Kansas?
23.9% of adults in Stafford County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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