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Hiawatha

Kansas · 3,172 residents · 2.591 sq mi
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Hiawatha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,292. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,172
−7%since 2000
from 3,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hiawatha
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,292
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,313
+14%since 2000
from $16,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+53%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,071)
Black2.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3%(102)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(503)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,783)
Black2.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(125)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.6%(83)
Diversity Score21.7%(687)
Diversity Score
22
+47%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% 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
13.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiawatha, Kansas?

Hiawatha, Kansas has about 3,172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiawatha, Kansas?

The typical household in Hiawatha, Kansas earns about $32,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiawatha, Kansas expensive?

In Hiawatha, Kansas, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Hiawatha, Kansas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hiawatha, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiawatha, Kansas?

About 25.8% of people in Hiawatha, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hiawatha, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hiawatha, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 431 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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