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Hoisington, KS
City in Barton County, Kansas.
Population
2,643
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,279
ZIP codes
0
Hoisington and its ZIP codes
Hoisington at a glance
- Hoisington is about 63 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 102nd most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $52,277 a year, 30% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (56% below Kansas) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Hoisington, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoisington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,277
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (899), Irish Americans (238), Mexican Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barton County. PPP loans are for Hoisington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,915
11,375 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,145
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,214 per person
How people get to work
Hoisington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoisington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,116
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoisington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Hoisington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SusankCity | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| OlmitzCity | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OdinCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| Great BendCity | 11 mi | 10.5 |
| GalatiaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ClaflinCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbertCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OtisCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| EllinwoodCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HolyroodCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| BushtonCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Pawnee RockCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| TimkenCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| BisonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| SewardCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoisington, KS in?
- Hoisington is in Barton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Hoisington, KS?
- About 2,643 people live in Hoisington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoisington?
- Nearby places include Susank (8.4 mi), Olmitz (8.6 mi), Odin (9.7 mi), Beaver (10 mi), Great Bend (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023