Hesston, Kansas
Hesston: City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Hesston is a city located in the county of Harvey in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,709 and a population density of 397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,736 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Hesston
| Population : | 3,736 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Harvey County |
| Postal code : | 67062 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 9.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,480 feet / 451 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hesston is located at 38°8'18"N 97°25'53"W (38.1383400, -97.4314300).
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Demographics
The population of Hesston increased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,714 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,730 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,735 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,728 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,782 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,782 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,757 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,724 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,742 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,736 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,615 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,819 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,094 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,839 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 91.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 846 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
Hesston zip code is 67062.
County name: Harvey, County
fips: 20079
Elivon, Hesston
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $242,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,956 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,241 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,754 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,863 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,293 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 167,986 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 222,857 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,898 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,475 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,706 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,240 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,259 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 811 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 266 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,922 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,089 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,179.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.40 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $77,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $905 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $393 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $634 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,239 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,972 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 158,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 57,781 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,888 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,543 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,850 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 657 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 192 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 433 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,694.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.88 |
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People born in Hesston (3)
People born in Hesston, including inventor Lyle Yost, businessman Mike King, football coach Katie Sowers, .
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Schools in Hesston
College & universities near Hesston, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155177 | Hesston College | Hesston (KS) | 67062-2093 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hesston, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Hesston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hesston Post Office | Hesston (KS) | 67062 |
Other cities in Harvey County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harvey County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 18,744 | City in Kansas |
| North Newton | 1,762 | City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Sedgwick | 1,657 | City in Kansas |
| Burrton | 854 | Township in Harvey County, Kansas |
| Halstead | 379 | Township in Harvey County, Kansas |
| Walton | 224 | City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States |
| Sand Creek | 33 | Township in Meade County, Kansas |
| Paxton | 28 | Township in Logan County, Kansas |
| Putnam | 17 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hesston distances to largest Kansas cities
