Herington City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2563 people, 1126 households, and 670 families residing in the city. The population density was 1206.9 people per square mile (465.99/km˛), making it the 243rd most densely populated city in Kansas. There were 1305 housing units at an average density of 615.6 per square mile (237.68/km˛). The average household size was 2.21 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 24% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 24% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. The median age was 40.8 years, The median age of males was 38.4 years, for females the median age was 43.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2455 White, 16 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 13 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 26 from two or more races and 42 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28333, it is 204th poorest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $36696, it would be the 384th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $16526, it would be the 239th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income of city was $15891, Males have a median income of $21709 versus $12412 for females.
In 2000, 566 pupils and students, of which 50.18% are male and 49.82% are female, 22.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.71% nursery or pri school, 9.54% kindergarten, 48.59% elementary school, 26.68% high school and 11.48% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2563 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2563 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2561 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2508 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2478 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2467 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2437 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2427 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2431 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2422 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2451 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 23 | 54 |
| Elementary school | 149 | 126 | 275 |
| High school | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 45 | 65 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herington city, Kansas | $28333 | $36696 | $16526 |
| Dickinson County, Kansas | $35975 | $43952 | $17780 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |