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Hoisington

Kansas · 2,975 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Hoisington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,022. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,900. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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
2,975
−7%since 1990
from 3,182 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,565 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,743 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,022
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,172 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,234
+46%since 1990
from $10,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(301)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,787)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(342)
Diversity Score
11
+22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.0 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 Hoisington, Kansas?

Hoisington, Kansas has about 2,975 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hoisington, Kansas?

The typical household in Hoisington, Kansas earns about $28,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoisington, Kansas expensive?

In Hoisington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Hoisington, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Hoisington, Kansas?

About 15.4% of people in Hoisington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoisington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoisington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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