Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 148 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,160 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 2,893 (18.2%) |
| Associates | 2,889 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,097 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,718 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,978 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,948 ▼ 58% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $751/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,505 |
| Vacant Units | 2,192 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Barton County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,416 residents. With a median age of 39.36, it is a middle-aged county.
Barton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,977 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Barton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $115,948 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $751. Homeownership rates are high at 66.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Barton County are primarily White (79.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Barton County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67511 | Albert | 142 | $46,550 | $91,300 | — | 22.1% | 31.6% |
| 67525 | Claflin | 816 | $78,036 | $151,300 | $566 | 9.0% | 47.6% |
| 67526 | Ellinwood | 2,569 | $55,763 | $103,900 | $702 | 2.0% | 28.6% |
| 67530 | Great Bend | 17,979 | $57,990 | $123,400 | $748 | 2.6% | 37.3% |
| 67544 | Hoisington | 2,875 | $49,297 | $79,000 | $848 | 6.8% | 39.0% |
| 67564 | Olmitz | 280 | $88,750 | $122,500 | — | 0.0% | 52.3% |
| 67567 | Pawnee Rock | 755 | $67,344 | $84,200 | $833 | 0.0% | 21.5% |