Herington, KS Demographics

A map of Herington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,765	1,841	81.6%	87.3%
Hispanic	195	117	9.0%	5.5%
Multiracial	175	92	8.1%	4.4%
Native American/Other	16	36	0.7%	1.7%
Asian	13	12	0.6%	0.6%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.5%

Herington, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,164, a slight increase from the 2,109 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Herington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Herington has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Herington, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Herington is ranked the 117th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Herington was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Herington's White Population

1,765 residents of Herington, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Herington is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Herington ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Herington's population has decreased from 87.3% to 81.6%.

Herington is more White than neighboring Burdick (64.7% White), and Lost Springs (63% White). Herington is less White than neighboring Latimer (98.8% White), Woodbine (90.5% White), and White City (91.5% White).

Herington's Black Population

0 residents of Herington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Herington is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Herington ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Herington's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Herington's Asian Population

13 residents of Herington, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Herington is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Herington ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Herington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Herington is more Asian than neighboring Latimer (0% Asian), Burdick (0% Asian), Woodbine (0% Asian), Lost Springs (0% Asian), and White City (0% Asian).

Herington's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Herington, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Herington is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Herington ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Herington's population has increased from 5.5% to 9.0%.

Herington is more Hispanic than neighboring Latimer (0% Hispanic), Burdick (0% Hispanic), Lost Springs (0% Hispanic), and White City (5% Hispanic). Herington is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodbine (9.5% Hispanic).

Herington's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Herington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Herington is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Herington ranks 158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Herington's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Herington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Latimer (0% Native American/Other), Burdick (0% Native American/Other), Woodbine (0% Native American/Other), Lost Springs (0% Native American/Other), and White City (0% Native American/Other).

Herington's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Herington, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Herington is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Herington ranks 386th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Herington's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.1%.

Herington is more Multiracial than neighboring Latimer (1.2% Multiracial), Woodbine (0% Multiracial), and White City (3.5% Multiracial). Herington is less Multiracial than neighboring Burdick (35.3% Multiracial), and Lost Springs (37% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.