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Herington Unified School District 487
Herington Unified School District 487 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 2,619. The median household income is $71,875 and the median age is 41.8.
2,619
Population
29
People / sq mi
$71,875
Median Income
41.8
Median Age
Herington Unified School District 487 covers 92 sq mi of land at 28.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,875
Median Household Income
$38,864
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$104,900
Median Home Value
$945
Median Rent
69.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.8%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Herington Unified School District 487 serves a community with a population of 2,619 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Herington Unified School District 487 is $71,875, with a per capita income of $38,864. The poverty rate is 3.3%.
Herington Unified School District 487 is 89.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 49.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Herington Unified School District 487, 92.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Herington Unified School District 487 is $104,900, with a median rent of $945. The homeownership rate is 69.6%.
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Data for Herington Unified School District 487 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2007110).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.