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Hepler

Kansas · 132 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Hepler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
−14%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+29%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
791111431752071990201020202024Hepler
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,656
−7%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+11%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(3)
Diversity Score6.5%(9)
Diversity Score
7
+287%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−11%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hepler, Kansas?

Hepler, Kansas has about 132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hepler, Kansas?

The typical household in Hepler, Kansas earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hepler, Kansas expensive?

In Hepler, Kansas, the median home is worth about $19,600.

How educated are people in Hepler, Kansas?

About 1.6% 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 22.2% 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 11 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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