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Hanover

Kansas · 690 residents · 0.599 sq mi
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Hanover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+6%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−14%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5216056907758591990201020202024Hanover
2024828
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,532
+89%since 2000
from $15,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(639)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(657)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.6%(45)
Diversity Score
7
+145%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Kansas?

Hanover, Kansas has about 690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Kansas?

The typical household in Hanover, Kansas earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Kansas expensive?

In Hanover, Kansas, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Kansas?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Kansas?

About 1.6% of people in Hanover, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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