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The City of Hesston had a population of 3,582 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Hesston is located at latitude 38.1383 and longitude -97.4314 in Harvey County. The formal boundaries for the City of Hesston encompass a land area of 3.61 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Harvey County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Hesston has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Hesston is located within Township of Emma, a minor civil division (MCD) of Harvey County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,582 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,005 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,225 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,205 |
| Median Home Value | $204,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,525 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 853 (55.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 672 (44.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 (0.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,525 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 912 (59.8%) |
The table below compares Hesston to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 79 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 246 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 167 | 78th |
| Per Capita Income | # 283 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 496 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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