Stafford County GIS Maps
Stafford County, Kansas, has 4,072 residents and covers 792.1 square miles. The population declined 8.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Stafford County is 20185.
St. John is the county's largest population center. Stafford County also includes 4 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Stafford County Trends
- Population
- 4,072▾
- Median Home Value
- $96,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,803▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Stafford County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Stafford County Population
Stafford County had 4,072 residents in 2020. That was 8.2% lower than in 2010. Stafford County had 717 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include St John, Stafford and Macksville.
Population Trend in Stafford County KS
Stafford County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Stafford County Zip Codes
Stafford County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include St John (67576), Stafford (67578) and Macksville (67557). St John is the largest zip by population, with about 1,809 residents or 44% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Stafford County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67576 | St John | 1,809 | ▾ -5.5% |
| 67578 | Stafford | 1,305 | ▾ -7.1% |
| 67557 | Macksville | 615 | ▾ -14.9% |
| 67545 | Stafford | 193 | ▾ -10.2% |
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Stafford County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Stafford County Demographics
Stafford County has a median age of 42.1, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 24.5% of residents are under 18, while 21.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Stafford County KS
Median Age
42.1
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
Stafford County School Districts
Stafford County is served by 8 public school districts with 4,803 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Great Bend Unified 428, Ellinwood Public Schools Unified 355 and St. John-Hudson Unified 350. Those three districts account for about 76% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Stafford County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Unified School District 428 | 2,876 | 59.9% | ▴ 3.7% |
| Ellinwood Public Schools Unified School District 355 | 420 | 8.7% | ▾ -8.7% |
| St. John-Hudson Unified School District 350 | 366 | 7.6% | ▴ 3.1% |
| Skyline Schools Unified School District 438 | 309 | 6.4% | ▾ -7.8% |
| Fairfield Unified School District 310 | 268 | 5.6% | ▾ -1.8% |
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Stafford County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Stafford County Housing & Real Estate
Stafford County has a median home value of $96,700 and a median gross rent of $613. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $117,450 and homes spent about 150 days on the market.
Stafford County Housing Mix
Stafford County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Stafford County Housing Trends
Stafford County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Stafford County, KS
Stafford County has 201 business listings across 111 categories. The largest categories in Stafford County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 6.0%), Gas Stations (6, 3.0%), and Pizza Restaurants (5, 2.5%). The full Stafford County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Stafford County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Stafford County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 6.0% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 3.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 5 | 2.5% |
| High School | 5 | 2.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Discount Store | 4 | 2.0% |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 4 | 2.0% |
| Post Offices | 4 | 2.0% |
| Elementary School | 4 | 2.0% |
Stafford County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Central Kansas Outfitters | Active Life | Stafford |
| Central Plains Seed Service | Agricultural Service | Stafford County |
| Stafford Municipal Airport | Airport | Stafford County |
| Carol Long Pottery | Arts And Crafts | St John |
| Leisure Homestead Association | Assisted Living Facility | Saint John |
| Dirt Road Outfitters | Attractions And Activities | Stafford |
| Clark Collision Center | Auto Body Shop | Stafford |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Saint John |
| Community National Bank & Trust | Banks & Credit Unions | Stafford |
| Equity Bank | Banks | Macksville |
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Stafford County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Stafford County Basemaps
Stafford County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Stafford County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Stafford County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.