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Hodgeman County, KS Community Stats
Hodgeman County has 1,652 residents and a median household income of $59,955, 76th highest of 105 counties in Kansas (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $59,955
- KS $74,275
- Poverty rate
- 6.3%
- KS 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- KS 35.6%
- Median age
- 48.6
- KS 37.4
Hodgeman County compared
With KS and U.S.
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| Measure | Hodgeman County | KS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,955 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 48.6 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 79.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $101,600 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $941 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | 7.4% | 14.1% |
Cities and towns in Hodgeman County
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Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $59,955
- Per capita income
- $37,667
- Below poverty level
- 103 people (6.3%)
Education
Highest level completed, 1,170 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher1,11895.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher35330.2%
- Graduate or professional degree837.1%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- White (non-Hispanic)1,52092.0%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)764.6%
- Two or more races372.2%
- Some other race120.7%
- Black or African American60.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native10.1%
1.3% of residents (22) were born outside the United States.
Languages spoken at home
1,569 residents age 5 and older
96.5% speak only English at home and 3.5% speak another language. 14 people (0.9%) speak English less than "very well."
- Spanish342.2%
- Other Asian and Pacific Island languages130.8%
- Other Indo-European languages50.3%
- Other languages30.2%
Commute to work
736 workers who do not work from home
The average one-way commute is 15.1 minutes.
- Under 10 minutes51.5%
- 10 to 19 minutes14.1%
- 20 to 29 minutes4.8%
- 30 to 44 minutes25.3%
- 45 to 59 minutes2.7%
- 60 minutes or more1.6%
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $101,600
- Median gross rent
- $941 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 79.1% of 697 households
- Housing units
- 823
- Median year built
- 1957
Cultural communities
Largest reported origins and ancestries. People may report more than one.
- German Americans57234.6%
- Irish Americans1237.4%
- Mexican Americans573.5%
- French Americans382.3%
- Scottish Americans382.3%
- Italian Americans311.9%
- Polish Americans211.3%
- Russian Americans181.1%
- Puerto Ricans161.0%
- Swedish Americans150.9%
Asian groups count people reporting one Asian group alone. Hispanic origins and ancestries are self-reported and can overlap.
ZIP codes in Hodgeman County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hodgeman County, KS?
- About 1,652 people live in Hodgeman County, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 48.6.
- What is the median household income in Hodgeman County?
- The median household income in Hodgeman County is $59,955, compared with $74,275 for Kansas. It ranks 76th of 105 counties in the state.
- What is the poverty rate in Hodgeman County?
- 6.3% of people in Hodgeman County (103) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The Kansas rate is 11.3%.
- How long is the commute in Hodgeman County?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Hodgeman County is 15.1 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Hodgeman County?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is German Americans with about 572 people (34.6% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.