Hesston City, Kansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3509 people, 1227 households, and 904 families residing in the city. The population density was 1353.2 people per square mile (522.47/kmē), making it the 200th most densely populated city in Kansas. There were 1308 housing units at an average density of 505 per square mile (194.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. The population's age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median age was 35.7 years, the median age of male residents at 32.5 and the median age of female residents at 37.8. The racial makeup of the city was 3318 White, 52 Black or African American, 21 American Indian, 29 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 45 from two or more races and 44 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $42585, it is 69th wealthiest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $51474, it is the 60th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18138, it would be the 127th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income is $19651, Males had a median income of $28500 versus $12390 for females.
In 2000, 1149 pupils and students, of which 50.48% are male and 49.52% are female, 32.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.66% nursery or pri school, 5.66% kindergarten, 35.6% elementary school, 18.8% high school and 36.29% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3509 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3590 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3591 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3599 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3607 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3614 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3618 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3614 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3655 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3698 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3741 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 40 | 65 |
| Elementary school | 217 | 192 | 409 |
| High school | 112 | 104 | 216 |
| College or graduate school | 205 | 212 | 417 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston city, Kansas | $42585 | $51474 | $18138 |
| Harvey County, Kansas | $40907 | $48793 | $18715 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |