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Hoisington

Kansas · 2,699 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 $47,566. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,699
−9%since 2000
from 2,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,327 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hoisington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,566
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,057
+84%since 2000
from $15,234 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,787)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,329)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino7%(189)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other4.3%(115)
Diversity Score28.9%(779)
Diversity Score
29
+151%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoisington, Kansas?

Hoisington, Kansas has about 2,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoisington, Kansas?

The typical household in Hoisington, Kansas earns about $47,566 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Hoisington, Kansas?

About 25.5% 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 12.6% 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 483 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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