Herington is a city located in Dickinson County Kansas. Herington has a 2024 population of 2,095. Herington is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,107 in 2020.
The average household income in Herington is $74,482 with a poverty rate of 15.29%. The median age in Herington is 43.4 years: 43 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Herington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,638 | 78.98% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 11.67% |
| Asian | 71 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,086 | 1.87 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.08 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 481 | 2.65 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Female | 70 | 2.2 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Male | 28 | 2.11 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.55
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 15.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 7.88% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 31.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 505 | 31.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,272 | 1,186 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 166 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 86 | 23 |
| Black | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 28 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,281 | $64,375 | $29,038 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,600 | $143,466 | $67,292 |
| High School Graduate | $39,732 | $41,140 | $20,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,529 | $16,094 |
| Overall | $40,924 | $47,417 | $26,766 |
| Some College | $39,444 | $48,603 | $25,507 |
$40,924
Average Earnings
$47,417
Average Male
$26,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Herington residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,545 | 191 | 12.36% |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 49 | 42.61% |
| Multiple | 235 | 10 | 4.26% |
| Other | 53 | 6 | 11.32% |
15.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.7%
Male Poverty Rate
13.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Herington is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Herington is Multiple, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.78% |
| High School | 12.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,227 | $75,201 |
| Households | $63,591 | $74,482 |
| Married Families | $77,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,156 | $73,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 15.61% |
| Black | 32 | 51.61% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10.31% |
| Other Race | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.86%
Born in Herington
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
97.3% of Herington residents were born in the United States, with 57.86% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,080 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,083 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 2,086 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 2,089 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 2,092 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 2,095 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 2,098 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,092 | -20 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,112 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,107 | -150 | -6.65% |
| 2019 | 2,257 | -37 | -1.61% |
| 2018 | 2,294 | -31 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 2,325 | -22 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 2,347 | -36 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 2,383 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 2,403 | -25 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 2,428 | -59 | -2.37% |
| 2012 | 2,487 | -24 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 2,511 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 2,531 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,563 | -122 | -4.54% |
| 1990 | 2,685 | -245 | -8.36% |
| 1980 | 2,930 | -235 | -7.42% |
| 1970 | 3,165 | -537 | -14.51% |
| 1960 | 3,702 | -73 | -1.93% |
| 1950 | 3,775 | -29 | -0.76% |
| 1940 | 3,804 | -715 | -15.82% |
| 1930 | 4,519 | 454 | 11.17% |
| 1920 | 4,065 | 792 | 24.2% |
| 1910 | 3,273 | 1,193 | 57.36% |