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Herndon

Kansas · 119 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 $33,125. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−20%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−15%since 2000
from 52.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951251551842141990201020202024Herndon
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,271
+36%since 2000
from $23,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herndon, Kansas?

Herndon, Kansas has about 119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Kansas?

The typical household in Herndon, Kansas earns about $33,125 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 $35,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Kansas?

About 7.5% 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 14.0% 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 54 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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