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Stockton, KS


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Stockton, Kansas

Stockton, Kansas, in Rooks county, is 159 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,558.

The People and Families of Stockton

In Stockton, about 54% of adults are married. Stockton offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Stockton if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stockton had a median family income of $38,603.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stockton Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Stockton.

Commuting

In Stockton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Stockton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Stockton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

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Comparative Profile of Stockton, KS

Comparing Stockton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built34
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