City · Kansas
Herington, Kansas
Herington, city, in Dickinson County, Kansas. Herington had 2,101 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,109 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,164 (±253). GEOID 2031400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,101
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,109 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,164 ±253
Median household income
$70,574
±$6,683 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$85,200
±$19,224 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$945
±$66 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Herington and what county is it in?
Herington is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 432 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County | 2,109 | 100.0% |
| Morris County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Herington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,101 people lived in Herington on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 2,109 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,164 (±253).
| Measure | Herington | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,164 ±253 | 18,445 | no clear change |
| Households | 979 ±151 | 8,016 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.18 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,210 ±152 | 8,789 | −195 |
Herington's population since 2000
From 2,563 in 2000 to 2,101 in 2025: down 18.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Herington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Herington?
The median resident of Herington is 41.1 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.0%.
| Measure | Herington | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±4.6 | 42.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±4.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±7.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±4.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% ±5.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±7.0 pts | 88.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.1% ±4.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±5.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±4.3 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±5.2 pts | 23.7% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4% ±4.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±7.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2% ±6.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Herington earn?
Half of Herington's 979 households earn less than $70,574 a year (±$6,683), against $68,417 in Dickinson County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,066 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $28,508 after inflation. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Herington | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,574 ±$6,683 | $68,417 | +$28,508 |
| Mean household income | $86,270 ±$18,533 | $86,390 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,044 ±$9,319 | $37,295 | +$14,356 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 8.1% | −16.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.3% ±5.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5% ±6.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±2.4 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±4.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Herington?
Owners occupy 63.8% of Herington's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,200 by its owner (±$19,224). The median renter pays $945 a month including utilities, and 22.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Herington | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,200 ±$19,224 | $146,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $945 ±$66 | $901 | +$154 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.4% ±10.1 pts | 37.6% | −29.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,192 ±$100 | $1,359 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8% ±9.3 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.2% ±9.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,210 ±152 | 8,789 | −195 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 9.4% ±8.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±9.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3% ±5.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±3.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.6% ±9.0 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Herington building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Herington in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Herington work and get to work?
89.3% of Herington's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes.
| Measure | Herington | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4% ±7.7 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.3% ±4.8 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±5.2 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Herington?
1 census tract lies mostly in Herington, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 846Dickinson County | 2,240 | $70,980 |
| Tract 9636Morris County | 2,893 | $57,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Herington) · Census block assignment files
How does Herington compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Herington is the 7,512th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 113th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Herington ranks 196th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 113th | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 196th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 196th | 376 |
| Median household income | 196th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 134th | 375 |
| Median home value | 338th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 129th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 181st | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 244th | 374 |
| Median age | 151st | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 317th | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 375 |
Herington's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Herington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Herington?
20 of the 57 figures for Herington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Herington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Herington.