Hodgeman County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hodgeman County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hodgeman County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hodgeman County, Kansas. The estimated population of Hodgeman County, Kansas is 1,851 people, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look at the total population in Hodgeman County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,851
 -1.12% -1.28%
2020
1,872
 -0.21% -
2019
1,876
+1.85%
-
2018
1,842
 -1.76% -
2017
1,875
 - -

Population of Hodgeman County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.7%
87.9%
 +3.19%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.2%
7.7%
 -6.49%
Asian
0%
3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.2%
 +66.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hodgeman County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 -2.87% 48.6 -1.22% 45.6 -5.2%
2020 48.7 +2.31% 49.2 +4.02% 48.1 +0.21%
2019 47.6 -3.05% 47.3 +1.94% 48 -4.95%
2018 49.1 +4.91% 46.4 +3.57% 50.5 +0.4%
2017 46.8 - 44.8 - 50.3 -

The median age of Hodgeman County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 113 -17.23% 91 +35.86% 93 122
10 to 19 109 +2.87% 132 +14.13% 110 144
20 to 29 97 +16.86% 97 -55.93% 105 52
30 to 39 97 3.62% 63 +46.69% 92 88
40 to 49 89 -2.76% 84 6.24% 84 79
50 to 59 171 +16.26% 155 0.56% 198 155
60 to 69 132 -7.44% 144 -42.46% 121 90
70+ 127 0.75% 174 +12.59% 126 192

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hodgeman County, Kansas is $62,902.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hodgeman County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,346.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hodgeman County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hodgeman County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hodgeman County, Kansas is currently $73,560.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.69% of households in Hodgeman County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hodgeman County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hodgeman County is $30,864.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hodgeman County by the total population of Hodgeman County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hodgeman County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hodgeman County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hodgeman County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hodgeman County over the age of 16 is 1,506.

Of those people, a total of 64.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hodgeman County is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 124 44.40% 38.20%
20 to 24 years 111 92.80% 20.40%
25 to 29 years 46 82.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 72 84.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 189 82.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 215 82.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 220 77.30% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 126 82.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 187 50.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 216 8.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hodgeman County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,470 65.00% 3.90%
Black or African American 2 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 31 64.50% 35.00%
Hispanic or Latino 82 89.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,390 63.50% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hodgeman County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hodgeman County is 933, with median earnings of $38,458.00.

Women in Hodgeman County, Kansas earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 933 $38,458.00
Male 568 $43,750.00
Female 365 $31,307.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 232 $37,206.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 113 $42,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $46,875.00
Healthcare Support 15 $21,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $3,750.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $10,096.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $4,583.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $9,531.00
Sales 55 $29,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $32,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $54,432.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $32,344.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $43,750.00
Production 36 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $48,929.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 193 $36,023.00 39 $52,083.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $52,813.00 72 $42,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1 $0.00 48 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 10 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 13 $0.00 34 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1 $0.00 4 $4,167.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 35 $8,984.00
Sales 17 $98,750.00 38 $28,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $66,250.00 61 $31,354.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $54,432.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $32,344.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 30 $50,625.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $48,929.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 725 households in Hodgeman County, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 473 families in Hodgeman County with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 423 12 38 252
Average Household Size 3.08 2.83 5.08 1.16
Total Families 423 12 38 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.83 4.5 0

Poverty

Of the 473 families in Hodgeman County, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hodgeman County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 866 housing units in Hodgeman County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 725 83.72%
Vacant 141 16.28%

8.43% of the total 866 housing units in Hodgeman County are rental units. This is approximately 73 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 595 are occupied by the owner - or 68.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hodgeman County is $758.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hodgeman County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    57
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    50
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hodgeman County is $76,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hodgeman County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    169
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    77
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    70
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    71
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    31
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hodgeman County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hodgeman County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    243
  • 1940 to 1949
    127
  • 1950 to 1959
    96
  • 1960 to 1969
    95
  • 1970 to 1979
    97
  • 1980 to 1989
    64
  • 1990 to 1999
    90
  • 2000 to 2009
    49
  • 2010 to 2013
    5
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hodgeman County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    135
  • 2 vehicles available
    290
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    300

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hodgeman County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hodgeman County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hodgeman County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    238
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    136
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    92
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    65
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    74
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    21
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    129
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    11
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    22
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hodgeman County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hodgeman County, Kansas

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