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Hepler

Kansas · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.999 sq mi
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Hepler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 16.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 16.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−22%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
16.0
−53%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
791111431752071990201020202024Hepler
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,369
+39%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.235
−40%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade64.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(146)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(14)
Diversity Score57.8%(69)
Diversity Score
58
+3325%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
39.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−48%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+32.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hepler, Kansas?

Hepler, Kansas has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hepler, Kansas?

The typical household in Hepler, Kansas earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hepler, Kansas?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hepler, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hepler, Kansas?

About 11.7% of people in Hepler, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hepler, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hepler, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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