Hiawatha is a city located in Brown County Kansas. Hiawatha has a 2024 population of 3,165. It is also the county seat of Brown County. Hiawatha is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,263 in 2020.
The average household income in Hiawatha is $73,866 with a poverty rate of 11.32%. The median age in Hiawatha is 41.8 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hiawatha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,784 | 86.38% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 5.77% |
| Other race | 117 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,276 | 2.46 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 586 | 1.37 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 580 | 3.4 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Female | 69 | 2.77 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 41 | 4.12 | 39 | 61 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 5% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 9.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 286 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 891 | 39.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 596 | 26.63% |
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 | 1,958 | 1,867 | 391 |
| Black | 81 | 68 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 63 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Other Race | 70 | 70 | 24 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 34.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,353 | $67,656 | $35,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,639 | $90,500 | $55,625 |
| High School Graduate | $34,545 | $45,263 | $23,778 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,854 | $28,077 | $38,750 |
| Overall | $35,716 | $43,750 | $30,577 |
| Some College | $33,494 | $35,625 | $24,599 |
$35,716
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$30,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.87% of Hiawatha residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,701 | 244 | 9.03% |
| Black | 81 | 49 | 60.49% |
| Multiple | 186 | 40 | 21.51% |
| Native | 38 | 23 | 60.53% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 14 | 21.54% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.3%
Male Poverty Rate
15.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is Native, with 60.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is White, with 9.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.91% |
| Some College | 11.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,095 | $97,115 |
| Households | $65,058 | $73,866 |
| Married Families | $85,064 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,987 | $45,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
209
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 9.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
65.84%
Born in Hiawatha
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
97.36% of Hiawatha residents were born in the United States, with 65.84% having been born in Kansas. 1.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,043 | -25 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 3,068 | -24 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 3,092 | -24 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 3,116 | -25 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,141 | -24 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 3,165 | -25 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 3,190 | -39 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 3,229 | -27 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 3,256 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 3,263 | 152 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 3,111 | -17 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 3,128 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 3,137 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 3,144 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 3,166 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 3,193 | -42 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 3,235 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 3,221 | -37 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 3,258 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,417 | -186 | -5.16% |
| 1990 | 3,603 | -99 | -2.67% |
| 1980 | 3,702 | 337 | 10.01% |
| 1970 | 3,365 | -26 | -0.77% |
| 1960 | 3,391 | 97 | 2.94% |
| 1950 | 3,294 | 56 | 1.73% |
| 1940 | 3,238 | -64 | -1.94% |
| 1930 | 3,302 | 80 | 2.48% |
| 1920 | 3,222 | 248 | 8.34% |
| 1910 | 2,974 | 145 | 5.13% |
| 1900 | 2,829 | -214 | -7.03% |