Barton County's estimated 2026 population is 24,703 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barton County is the 24th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 27,675 and has seen a growth of -10.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Barton County includes 83.61% White, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (83.61%)
Two or more races (11.28%)
Other race (3.21%)
Native American (0.89%)
Black or African American (0.65%)
Asian (0.36%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,132 | 83.61% |
| Two or more races | 2,850 | 11.28% |
| Other race | 812 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 224 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Barton County's average per capita income is $41,306. Household income levels show a median of $56,733. The poverty rate stands at 14.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,682 | - |
| Families | $74,278 | $88,963 |
| Households | $56,733 | $73,254 |
| Non Families | $33,407 | $43,020 |
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