Barton County, Kansas

Total Population: 25,275

County Seat: Great Bend

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Median Home Value

$117,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,733

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.2%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,733

Mean Household Income

$73,254

Per Capita Income

$31,835

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,200

Median Rent

$742/mo

Total Housing Units

12,373

Owner-Occupied

66.2%

Renter-Occupied

33.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Married Couple Households

47.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

85.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20009.