Herington: Demographics & People
Herington's population stands at 2,164 people, in 979 households. Population grew 2.8% from 2,105 (2022) to 2,164 (2024). Median age 41.1 years. (5.3y younger than Morris County; 4.6y older than Kansas). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 82% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.17). 63% of households are family-led. County is gaining 576 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Kansas avg 2.5).
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Kansas 40%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Kansas 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.8% from 2,105 (2022) to 2,164 (2024) — about 4.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,225 (extrapolated at 1.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,307.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,402 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,105 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,164 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,164 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
| Population Estimate | 2,307 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.1y is 2.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,164 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 468 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 443.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 781.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 472 |
| Population under 18 | 468 |
| Median age | 41.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,164 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.17 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 194 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 17.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 90.4% |
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Kansas 3.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.0% (vs Kansas 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 81.6% (vs Kansas 73.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 975 |
| Share born in this state | 53.5% |
| Share born in another state | 46.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 45.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 56 |
| From Africa | 56 |
Households & Family Composition
979 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 594 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 594 |
| Married couples with children | 175 |
| Single-parent households | 14 |
| Average household size | 2.13 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 37 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 614 households (vs Kansas 15,816) |
| Households that are families | 62.7% (vs Kansas 60.5%) |
| Total households | 979 households (vs Kansas 24,776) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 576 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 18,909 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 18,333 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 576 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 192 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 41 residents live in group quarters (1.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 41 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 20041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dickinson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 21.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 20041 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dickinson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 779 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 20041 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dickinson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 69.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 18,466 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,164, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,164 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
| Town Summary · County | Dickinson County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade