Demographics & People — Herington, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,105 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 41.1 |
| Total Households | 968 |
| Family Households | 594 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | 0.173 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,834 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 720 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 407 |
| Other groups | 391 |
| Irish | 341 |
| English | 269 |
| American | 123 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| European | 107 |
| Czech | 91 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 65 |
Language
| English Only | 1,883 |
| Spanish | 89 |
| Population 5+ | 1,977 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 289 |
| Population 18+ | 1,730 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Herington, Kansas.