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Herndon

Kansas · 129 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Herndon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,800. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−13%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
−2%since 2000
from 52.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951251551842141990201020202024Herndon
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,929
−26%since 2000
from $23,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$99
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−20%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(120)
Black2.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(13)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herndon, Kansas?

Herndon, Kansas has about 129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Kansas?

The typical household in Herndon, Kansas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herndon, Kansas expensive?

In Herndon, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Kansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Herndon, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herndon, Kansas?

About 35.2% of people in Herndon, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herndon, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Herndon, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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