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Hesston

Kansas · 3,505 residents · 3.565 sq mi
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Hesston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $135,900. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,505
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+17%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hesston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,644
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,585 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,456
+73%since 2000
from $18,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,272)
Black1.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(101)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(445)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,103)
Black1.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(161)
Asian1.7%(59)
Other0.8%(27)
Diversity Score20.9%(734)
Diversity Score
21
+65%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hesston, Kansas?

Hesston, Kansas has about 3,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hesston, Kansas?

The typical household in Hesston, Kansas earns about $50,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hesston, Kansas expensive?

In Hesston, Kansas, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Hesston, Kansas?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hesston, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hesston, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Hesston, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hesston, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hesston, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 493 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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