What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in Stanton County, KS?
Refreshed annually
About $172.4 million in 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country, state, or county produces — it's the sum of consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports. It is often used to quantify the size of an economy. The $172.4 million is the "real GDP," which is adjusted to account for inflation to make it easier to compare the size of an economy over time.
$172M
Real GDP (2024)
-3.8%
Change in real GDP (2023 to 2024)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2024, real GDP was $172.4 million in Stanton County. This was 3.8% higher than in 2023.
Real GDP decreased from 2023 to reach $172.4 million in 2024.
Real GDP in Stanton County, KS, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)
Which industry contributes the most to Stanton County's GDP?
The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.
The agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry contributed the most to the GDP of Stanton County in 2024, generating a value of $78.4 million. It was followed by government and government enterprises ($18.8 million) and real estate and rental and leasing ($6.31 million).
The utilities industry grew the most, with a 2024 GDP that was 4.1 times the 2014 GDP.
In 2024, the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry contributed the most to GDP in Stanton County, KS.
Real gross domestic product by industry in Stanton County, KS, chained 2017 dollars
What is Stanton County's GDP per person?
Another way to understand a population's standard of living is by taking the GDP and dividing it by the total number of people in the population. This figure offers insight into the average economic output per individual. When the GDP per person goes up, it suggests that individuals are becoming wealthier and/or resources are being used more efficiently. This helps economists understand whether economic growth is outpacing population growth.
In 2024, GDP per person was $85,830, down 5.4% from 2023.
In 2024, real GDP was equivalent to $85,800 per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Stanton County, KS, chained 2017 dollars
GDP and the economic experience vary by location due to factors like cost of living, population density, workforce education, and the leading industries in the area.
In 2024, Stanton County's real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 13th highest out of Kansas's 105 counties. Counties with a similar standard of living include Coffey County (12th) and Johnson County (14th).
In 2024, Stanton County, KS was ranked 13 in Kansas for GDP per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Kansas by county
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