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Barton County, KS
11 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Barton County, Kansas.
Population
25,097
Land area
895sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Barton County
Barton County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $58,851 a year, 21% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,400 (42% below Kansas) and median rent is $761 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Great Bend (14,479), Hoisington (2,643) and Ellinwood (2,192).
Local data for Barton County, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks19
- Post Offices3
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants71
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Barton County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,851
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$126,400
Prices +11.1% in a year
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,343), Mexican Americans (3,960), Irish Americans (2,145).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,915
11,375 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,145
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,214 per person
PPP loans
$76M
1,763 loans, 8,347 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$170K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barton County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barton County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,116
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barton County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barton County, KS?
- Great Bend is the largest city or town in Barton County, with about 14,479 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barton County?
- Barton County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67525, 67526, 67530, 67544, 67564.
- What is the population of Barton County, KS?
- About 25,097 people live in Barton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barton County?
- Barton County borders Rice County, Russell County, Ellsworth County, Pawnee County, Stafford County, Rush County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023