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Hepler

Kansas · 90 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 $37,188. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90
−42%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+36%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
791111431752071990201020202024Hepler
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,088
+37%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(14)
Diversity Score50.3%(45)
Diversity Score
50
+2876%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+29.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hepler, Kansas?

Hepler, Kansas has about 90 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hepler, Kansas?

The typical household in Hepler, Kansas earns about $37,188 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 $39,400.

How educated are people in Hepler, Kansas?

About 9.8% 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 39.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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