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Hodgeman County

Kansas · 1,619 residents (2025 est.) · 859.992 sq mi
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#61Lowest unemploymentof 3,1440.6%#140Shortest commutesof 3,14315.1#141Lowest poverty rateof 3,1446.3%#144Fastest shrinkingof 3,135-6.0%
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Hodgeman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,955. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 433 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,652
−21%since 2000
from 2,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+22%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,619 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hodgeman County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(149)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(119)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(88)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(85)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(206)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(164)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.1%(348)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(179)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(134)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(54)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,955
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,994 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,667
+141%since 2000
from $15,599 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+3%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction31.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,992)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,520)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(50)
Diversity Score
19
+105%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(57)
Colombian0.2%(3)
Ancestry
German34.6%(572)
English7.6%(126)
Irish7.4%(123)
American4.4%(72)
French2.3%(38)
Scottish2.3%(38)
Italian1.9%(31)
Polish1.3%(21)
Russian1.1%(18)
Danish0.9%(15)
Swedish0.9%(15)
Dutch0.7%(12)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.6%(10)
Norwegian0.4%(7)
Czech0.4%(6)
Portuguese0.2%(4)
Austrian0.1%(2)
Welsh0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.3%(120)
Married63.6%(395)
Widowed1%(6)
Divorced16.1%(100)
Women 15+
Never married13.8%(94)
Married54.6%(371)
Widowed23.1%(157)
Divorced8.5%(58)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hodgeman County, Kansas?

Hodgeman County, Kansas has about 1,652 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hodgeman County, Kansas?

The typical household in Hodgeman County, Kansas earns about $59,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hodgeman County, Kansas expensive?

In Hodgeman County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Hodgeman County, Kansas?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hodgeman County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hodgeman County, Kansas?

About 6.3% of people in Hodgeman County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hodgeman County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hodgeman County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 525 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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