Hodgeman County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hodgeman County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,652. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hodgeman County is 48.6 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hodgeman County is $59,955. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $101,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Hodgeman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hodgeman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hodgeman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.