Stevens County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Stevens 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 90% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Kansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,162 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7.1 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.31% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,888 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Stevens County grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,162 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Stevens County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.1% of residents. That is 0.2 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,070 20.7% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,087 21.1% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 947 18.3% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 763 14.8% -1.9 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 48.5% of the people living in Stevens County and men 51.5%.
- Women 48.5% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 51.5% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Stevens County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,963 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.16% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Stevens County is about 14% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $100,001 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $926 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Stevens County is about 9.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $926 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Stevens County spend about 16 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 68 hours, about 2.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.2 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 16.3 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 68 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,106 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,982 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 487 | 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 Stevens County is 8 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes 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
Stevens County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | 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
Stevens County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Stevens County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 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).
Stevens County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Stevens County, KS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens County, KS | 5,162 | $63,963 #1/3 | $100,001 #2/3 | 8.2 min #1/3 |
| Seward County, KS | 21,486 | $63,877 | $44,000 | 11.3 min |
| Texas County, OK | 20,773 | $60,095 | $168,330 | 12.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stevens County, Kansas.
What is the population of Stevens County, Kansas?
About 5,162 people live in Stevens County, Kansas, in 1,888 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Stevens County, Kansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Stevens County, Kansas has 7 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 8% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Stevens County, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($100,001 against $63,963), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $926 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Stevens County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Stevens County, Kansas is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Stevens County, Kansas have a college degree?
10.9% of adults in Stevens County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 9), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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