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Herington

Kansas · 2,563 residents · 4.878 sq mi
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Herington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $41,400. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,563
−5%since 1990
from 2,685 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 550 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Herington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,623 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,526
+59%since 1990
from $10,364 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,641)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,387)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(116)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score13.6%(349)
Diversity Score
14
+25%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−3%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herington, Kansas?

Herington, Kansas has about 2,563 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Herington, Kansas?

The typical household in Herington, Kansas earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herington, Kansas expensive?

In Herington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Herington, Kansas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Herington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herington, Kansas?

About 8.2% of people in Herington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Herington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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