Herington Population

1890–2026

2,102

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Herington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,102+10.05%
20252,101-140.66%
20242,115+150.71%
20232,100+40.19%
20222,096-190.90%
20212,115+60.28%
20202,109-231.08%
20192,132-502.29%
20182,182-452.02%
20172,227-351.55%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Herington has a population change lower than Dickinson County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Dickinson County+1.4%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Herington−0.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Herington Demographics

41.1median age

Median age

Female40.3 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

1,696
472 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults1,224 other adults

Sex

Female 47.8% · 1,035Male 52.2% · 1,129

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Herington Income

$70,574median household income

Median household income

$70,574

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,019

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.6%

About 1 in 13 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Herington Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%51%51%
Never married27%28%26%
Divorced15%16%15%
Widowed5%2%8%
Separated2%3%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201