Hiawatha, KS

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Hiawatha Overview

3,246
TOTAL POPULATION
1,517
MALE POPULATION
1,729
FEMALE POPULATION
87.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,671
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,850
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,050
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,773
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hiawatha Zip Codes

Hiawatha Area Codes

Race in Hiawatha

The most populous races in Hiawatha are White / Caucasian (2,894 | 89.2%), Two or more Races (198 | 6.1%), and Some other Race (61 | 1.9%).
Race in Hiawatha
Race# Population% Population
Asian200.6%
Black / African American551.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino190.6%
Native / Alaskan180.5%
White / Caucasian2,89489.2%
Two or more Races1986.1%
Some other Race611.9%
Total3,246100.0%

Ancestry in Hiawatha

The most populous ancestries reported in Hiawatha are German (988 | 30.4%), English (364 | 11.2%), Irish (291 | 9.0%), American (156 | 4.8%), and Polish (120 | 3.7%), together accounting for 59.1% of all Hiawatha residents.
Ancestry in Hiawatha
Ancestry# Population% Population
African90.3%
American1564.8%
British391.2%
Cherokee712.2%
Cuban50.2%
Dutch952.9%
English36411.2%
European90.3%
French421.3%
French Canadian100.3%
German98830.4%
Icelander90.3%
Indian (Asian)561.7%
Irish2919.0%
Italian230.7%
Mexican140.4%
Norwegian351.1%
Polish1203.7%
Potawatomi80.3%
Scotch-Irish270.8%
Scottish852.6%
Sioux80.3%
Subsaharan African90.3%
Swedish300.9%
Swiss531.6%
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Immigrants in Hiawatha

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hiawatha came from Asia (20 | 0.6%), China (20 | 0.6%), Eastern Asia (20 | 0.6%), Caribbean (5 | 0.2%), and Cuba (5 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.2% of all Hiawatha residents.
Immigrants in Hiawatha
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia200.6%
Caribbean50.2%
China200.6%
Cuba50.2%
Eastern Asia200.6%
Latin America50.2%
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Sex and Age in Hiawatha

Sex and Age in Hiawatha

The most populous age groups in Hiawatha are 60 to 64 Years (162 | 10.7%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (175 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (3.4%)67 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years120 (7.9%)175 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Years144 (9.5%)138 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Years77 (5.1%)123 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years88 (5.8%)68 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years96 (6.3%)92 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years99 (6.5%)50 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years58 (3.8%)84 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Years109 (7.2%)173 (10.0%)
45 to 49 Years149 (9.8%)62 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years76 (5.0%)108 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years52 (3.4%)107 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years162 (10.7%)112 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years62 (4.1%)88 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years82 (5.4%)108 (6.2%)
75 to 79 Years42 (2.8%)74 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years19 (1.3%)52 (3.0%)
85 Years and over30 (2.0%)48 (2.8%)
Total1,517 (100.0%)1,729 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hiawatha

Median Family Size in Hiawatha

The median family size in Hiawatha is 3.41 persons per family, with married-couple families (580 | 81.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (79 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hiawatha
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple580 (81.8%)3.49
Single Male/Father50 (7.0%)3.06
Single Female/Mother79 (11.1%)3.04
Total Families709 (100.0%)3.41

Median Household Size in Hiawatha

The median household size in Hiawatha is 2.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (50 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (542 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hiawatha
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple580 (46.4%)3.50
Single Male/Father50 (4.0%)4.00
Single Female/Mother79 (6.3%)3.05
Non-family542 (43.3%)1.28
Total Households1,251 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hiawatha

Out of a total of 1,251 households in Hiawatha, 709 (56.7%) are family households, while 542 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 308, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 440.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hiawatha
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-440 (35.2%)
2-Person Households308 (24.6%)88 (7.0%)
3-Person Households133 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households150 (12.0%)14 (1.1%)
5-Person Households88 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total709 (56.7%)542 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Hiawatha

Fertility by Age in Hiawatha

Average fertility rate in Hiawatha is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 190.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years40 (100.0%)190.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total40 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hiawatha

22.5% of women with births (40) in Hiawatha are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hiawatha
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)

Fertility by Education in Hiawatha

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hiawatha
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree40 (100.0%)194.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total40 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hiawatha

77.5% of women with births in Hiawatha are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 22.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 77.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hiawatha
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)

Income in Hiawatha

Income Overview in Hiawatha

Per Capita Income in Hiawatha is $30,671, while median incomes of families and households are $84,850 and $56,050 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,246$30,671
Median Family Income709$84,850
Mean Family Income709$93,386
Median Household Income1,251$56,050
Mean Household Income1,251$74,263
Income Deficit709$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,24640.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,24659.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2460.41

Earnings by Sex in Hiawatha

Average Earnings in Hiawatha are $31,659, $40,197 for men and $24,096 for women, a difference of 40.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Hiawatha
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male950 (50.2%)$40,197
Female943 (49.8%)$24,096
Total1,893 (100.0%)$31,659

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hiawatha

The most common earnings brackets in Hiawatha are $100,000+ for men (117 | 12.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (107 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hiawatha
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less53 (5.6%)62 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99964 (6.7%)57 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (2.1%)73 (7.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (1.6%)46 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (1.4%)1 (0.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.4%)42 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (1.1%)61 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49934 (3.6%)74 (7.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99971 (7.5%)65 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99985 (8.9%)48 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99983 (8.7%)87 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (2.1%)56 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99989 (9.4%)50 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99991 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99926 (2.7%)26 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99928 (2.9%)107 (11.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99968 (7.2%)60 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (6.2%)14 (1.5%)
$100,000+117 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total950 (100.0%)943 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha

Average earnings in Hiawatha are $44,020 for men and $27,417 for women, a difference of 37.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,893, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,364. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,607, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,364$23,125
College or Associate's Degree$51,346$26,250
Bachelor's Degree$62,813$32,115
Graduate Degree$85,893$36,607
Total$44,020$27,417

Family Income in Hiawatha

Family Income Brackets in Hiawatha

According to the Hiawatha family income data, there are 176 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hiawatha
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000243.4%
$10,000 to $14,999121.7%
$15,000 to $24,999375.2%
$25,000 to $34,999537.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997510.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910514.8%
$75,000 to $99,99915421.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917624.8%
$150,000 to $199,999456.3%
$200,000+283.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hiawatha

4-person families (125 | 17.6%) account for the highest median family income in Hiawatha with $86,875 per family, while 3-person families (114 | 16.1%) have the highest median income of $28,819 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hiawatha
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families352 (49.6%)$57,188
3-Person Families114 (16.1%)$86,458
4-Person Families125 (17.6%)$86,875
5-Person Families88 (12.4%)$0
6-Person Families24 (3.4%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (0.9%)$0
Total709 (100.0%)$84,850

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hiawatha

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hiawatha
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners75 (10.6%)$0
1 Earner150 (21.2%)$43,977
2 Earners390 (55.0%)$93,487
3+ Earners94 (13.3%)$124,286
Total709 (100.0%)$84,850

Household Income in Hiawatha

Household Income Brackets in Hiawatha

With 241 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Hiawatha, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hiawatha
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000453.6%
$10,000 to $14,999614.9%
$15,000 to $24,999796.3%
$25,000 to $34,99914911.9%
$35,000 to $49,99922017.6%
$50,000 to $74,99919015.2%
$75,000 to $99,99924119.3%
$100,000 to $149,99917914.3%
$150,000 to $199,999453.6%
$200,000+413.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hiawatha

The median household income in Hiawatha is $56,050, with the highest median household income of $87,396 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 509 households (40.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,612, with 357 households (28.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hiawatha
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (2.9%)$41,957
25 to 44 Years349 (27.9%)$63,438
45 to 64 Years509 (40.7%)$87,396
65+ Years357 (28.5%)$34,612
Total1,251 (100.0%)$56,050

Poverty in Hiawatha

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hiawatha

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 12.6% for females among the residents of Hiawatha, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (23.5%) and 33 females (28.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (15.4%)9 (13.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years19 (23.5%)10 (14.3%)
15 Years4 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)33 (28.2%)
25 to 34 Years6 (3.1%)15 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)72 (28.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (6.8%)14 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)31 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (10.3%)17 (8.7%)
75 Years and over11 (15.3%)12 (8.1%)
Total81 (5.5%)213 (12.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hiawatha

According to the poverty statistics in Hiawatha, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (84.6%)58 (86.6%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years168 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years62 (76.5%)60 (85.7%)
15 Years25 (86.2%)17 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years38 (90.5%)57 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years90 (100.0%)84 (71.8%)
25 to 34 Years185 (96.9%)127 (89.4%)
35 to 44 Years167 (100.0%)185 (72.0%)
45 to 54 Years205 (93.2%)156 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years210 (100.0%)183 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years122 (89.7%)179 (91.3%)
75 Years and over61 (84.7%)137 (91.9%)
Total1,392 (94.5%)1,477 (87.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hiawatha

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hiawatha show that 7.1% or 41 of the total 580 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.8%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hiawatha
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children269 (91.2%)26 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children164 (91.6%)15 (8.4%)
3 or 4 Children106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total539 (92.9%)41 (7.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hiawatha

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hiawatha
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (31.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (12.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hiawatha

The poverty data for Hiawatha shows that 41 of the married-couple family households (7.1%) and 10 of the single-parent households (7.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (8.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (19.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hiawatha
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children26 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (8.4%)10 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (7.1%)10 (7.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Hiawatha

Employment by Class of Employer in Hiawatha

Among the 1,675 employed individuals in Hiawatha, private company employees (1,053 | 62.9%), local government employees (243 | 14.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (239 | 14.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hiawatha
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,05362.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)412.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)422.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations23914.3%
Local Government Employees24314.5%
State Government Employees523.1%
Federal Government Employees50.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,675100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hiawatha

According to the labor force statistics for Hiawatha, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,504), 70.8% or 1,773 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 80 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.0% or 173 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.3% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years51 (33.1%)19 (37.3%)
20 to 24 Years136 (87.2%)37 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Years173 (92.0%)15 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years126 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years325 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years334 (84.6%)8 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years140 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years248 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years177 (52.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over62 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,773 (70.8%)80 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha

According to labor force statistics for Hiawatha, 84.7% of individuals (1,346) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,589) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 23 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.5% or 334 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School99 (79.2%)19 (15.2%)
High School Diploma524 (82.1%)10 (1.5%)
College / Associate Degree389 (85.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher334 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,346 (84.7%)27 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hiawatha are Community & Social Service (273 | 16.1%), Education Instruction & Library (192 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (102 | 6.0%), Management (94 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (64 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hiawatha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hiawatha, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (85.3%), and Management (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (94.3%), and Community & Social Service (93.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (70.2%)28 (29.8%)
Business & Financial25 (39.1%)39 (60.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science87 (85.3%)15 (14.7%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)
Community & Social Service 17 (6.2%)256 (93.8%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (9.8%)55 (90.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (5.7%)181 (94.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (26.4%)39 (73.6%)
Health Technologists14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Total (Category)209 (35.7%)377 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hiawatha are Healthcare Support (92 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 4.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (68 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (46 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (26 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Hiawatha

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hiawatha, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (89.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Security & Protection46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (10.3%)61 (89.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance62 (78.5%)17 (21.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)115 (37.8%)189 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hiawatha are Sales & Related (311 | 18.4%), and Office & Administration (158 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hiawatha

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related209 (67.2%)102 (32.8%)
Office & Administration25 (15.8%)133 (84.2%)
Total (Category)234 (49.9%)235 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hiawatha are Construction & Extraction (62 | 3.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hiawatha

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hiawatha are Production (120 | 7.1%), Material Moving (64 | 3.8%), and Transportation (44 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hiawatha

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hiawatha
OccupationMaleFemale
Production42 (35.0%)78 (65.0%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)150 (65.8%)78 (34.2%)
Total (Overall)814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hiawatha

Employment Industries in Hiawatha

The major employment industries in Hiawatha include Health Care & Social Assistance (323 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (291 | 17.2%), Educational Services (266 | 15.7%), Manufacturing (207 | 12.2%), and Public Administration (99 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Hiawatha

Employment Industries by Sex in Hiawatha

The Hiawatha industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.8%), and Educational Services (74.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hiawatha
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing118 (57.0%)89 (43.0%)
Wholesale Trade31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade195 (67.0%)96 (33.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Finance & Insurance18 (33.3%)36 (66.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Enterprise Management23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services67 (25.2%)199 (74.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance33 (10.2%)290 (89.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Public Administration60 (60.6%)39 (39.4%)
Total814 (48.1%)879 (51.9%)

Education in Hiawatha

School Enrollment in Hiawatha

The most common levels of schooling among the 849 students in Hiawatha are middle school (249 | 29.3%), elementary school (215 | 25.3%), and high school (206 | 24.3%).
School Enrollment in Hiawatha
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool202.4%
Kindergarten657.7%
Elementary School21525.3%
Middle School24929.3%
High School20624.3%
College / Undergraduate9411.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total849100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hiawatha

Out of a total of 849 students who are enrolled in schools in Hiawatha, 23 (2.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 826 (97.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 282 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hiawatha
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old271 (96.8%)9 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (84.2%)6 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total826 (97.3%)23 (2.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hiawatha

Education (125 | 23.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (97 | 18.5%), business (94 | 18.0%), arts & humanities (67 | 12.8%), and communications (43 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 523 individuals in Hiawatha who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hiawatha
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics142.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9718.5%
Physical & Health Sciences214.0%
Psychology81.5%
Social Sciences91.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology265.0%
Business9418.0%
Education12523.9%
Literature & Languages61.1%
Liberal Arts & History30.6%
Visual & Performing Arts101.9%
Communications438.2%
Arts & Humanities6712.8%
Total523100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hiawatha

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hiawatha

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hiawatha are males with 2 vehicles (322, accounting for 39.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (407, making up 37.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hiawatha
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (2.1%)21 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle217 (26.7%)182 (21.1%)
2 Vehicles322 (39.6%)407 (47.3%)
3 Vehicles216 (26.5%)199 (23.1%)
4 Vehicles42 (5.2%)52 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total814 (100.0%)861 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hiawatha

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hiawatha are 5 to 9 minutes (609 commuters, 37.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (311 commuters, 19.1%), and less than 5 minutes (218 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Hiawatha
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21813.4%
5 to 9 Minutes60937.4%
10 to 14 Minutes31119.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1136.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1479.0%
25 to 29 Minutes623.8%
30 to 34 Minutes583.6%
35 to 39 Minutes60.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes935.7%
60 to 89 Minutes120.7%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Hiawatha

The most common commute times in Hiawatha are 5 to 9 minutes (201 commuters, 25.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (408 commuters, 49.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hiawatha
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes41 (5.1%)177 (21.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes201 (25.3%)408 (49.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes170 (21.4%)141 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes47 (5.9%)66 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes147 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (4.3%)28 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes58 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes80 (10.1%)13 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hiawatha

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hiawatha are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (162, 20.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (341, 40.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hiawatha
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (3.5%)32 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM24 (3.0%)20 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM145 (18.2%)21 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (3.9%)18 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM39 (4.9%)70 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM88 (11.1%)60 (7.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM162 (20.3%)341 (40.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM104 (13.1%)39 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (1.3%)35 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (2.0%)16 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (3.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM127 (16.0%)95 (11.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM22 (2.8%)49 (5.9%)
Total796 (100.0%)833 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Ownership in Hiawatha

Of the total 1,251 dwellings in Hiawatha, owner-occupied units account for 840 (67.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 411 (32.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hiawatha
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84067.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units41132.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,251100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Household Size in Hiawatha
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44035.2%
2-Person Household39631.7%
3-Person Household13310.6%
4+ Person Household28222.5%
Total Housing Units1,251100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hiawatha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household232 (52.7%)208 (47.3%)
2-Person Household275 (69.4%)121 (30.6%)
3-Person Household117 (88.0%)16 (12.0%)
4+ Person Household216 (76.6%)66 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units840 (67.1%)411 (32.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hiawatha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School21 (17.4%)100 (82.6%)
High School Diploma330 (68.3%)153 (31.7%)
College/Associate Degree202 (75.1%)67 (24.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher287 (75.9%)91 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hiawatha
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20916.7%
35 to 44 Years17614.1%
45 to 54 Years24619.7%
55 to 64 Years26321.0%
65 to 74 Years20916.7%
75 to 84 Years12510.0%
85 Years and Over231.8%
Total1,251100.0%

Housing Finances in Hiawatha

Median Income by Occupancy in Hiawatha

Median Income by Occupancy in Hiawatha
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied840 (67.1%)$86,184
Renter-Occupied411 (32.9%)$37,880
Average1,251 (100.0%)$56,050

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hiawatha

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hiawatha
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99935 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)61 (14.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (1.8%)39 (9.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (0.6%)20 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99978 (9.3%)71 (17.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99971 (8.5%)149 (36.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (17.0%)47 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999237 (28.2%)5 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999173 (20.6%)6 (1.5%)
$150,000 or more73 (8.7%)13 (3.2%)
Total840 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hiawatha

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hiawatha
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300114 (13.6%)13 (3.2%)
$300 to $499158 (18.8%)87 (21.2%)
$500 to $799127 (15.1%)161 (39.2%)
$800 to $999189 (22.5%)101 (24.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499149 (17.7%)26 (6.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999103 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hiawatha

Housing Structures in Hiawatha

Housing Structures in Hiawatha
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,03782.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments262.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments373.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments211.7%
10 or more Apartments1209.6%
Mobile Home / Other100.8%
Total1,251100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hiawatha

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hiawatha
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached830 (80.0%)207 (20.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (67.1%)411 (32.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hiawatha

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hiawatha
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)91 (22.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms158 (18.8%)191 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms403 (48.0%)104 (25.3%)
8 or more Rooms279 (33.2%)25 (6.1%)
Total840 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hiawatha

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hiawatha
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas682 (81.2%)315 (76.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity151 (18.0%)96 (23.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hiawatha

Household Vehicle Usage in Hiawatha
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)79 (19.2%)
1 Vehicle238 (28.3%)215 (52.3%)
2 Vehicles350 (41.7%)101 (24.6%)
3 or more Vehicles252 (30.0%)16 (3.9%)
Total840 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hiawatha

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hiawatha

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units412428
Median Property Value$94,700$141,000
Median Household Income$86,667$45
Monthly Housing Costs$433$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,314$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00052 (12.6%)20 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999183 (44.4%)132 (30.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999149 (36.2%)276 (64.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99928 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total412 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (3.6%)21 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (9.7%)5 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (14.1%)38 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99955 (13.4%)13 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (29.1%)88 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99972 (17.5%)117 (27.3%)
$150,000 or more28 (6.8%)101 (23.6%)
Total412 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hiawatha

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hiawatha
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x307 (74.5%)85,962 (20,084.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (9.0%)280 (65.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x44 (10.7%)74 (17.3%)
4.0x or more24 (5.8%)48 (11.2%)
Total412 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hiawatha
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800133 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499111 (26.9%)23 (5.4%)
$800 to $1,499168 (40.8%)186 (43.5%)
Total412 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hiawatha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hiawatha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years109 (74.7%)37 (25.3%)
6 to 18 Years733 (98.9%)8 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years65 (32.5%)135 (67.5%)
26 to 34 Years237 (80.6%)57 (19.4%)
35 to 44 Years385 (90.8%)39 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years332 (85.1%)58 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years414 (97.6%)10 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,828 (89.2%)344 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hiawatha

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hiawatha
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born109 (74.7%)37 (25.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen733 (98.9%)8 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen65 (32.5%)135 (67.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hiawatha

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hiawatha
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000248 (81.9%)55 (18.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999536 (79.4%)139 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999492 (94.6%)28 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999634 (93.6%)43 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over910 (92.0%)79 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hiawatha

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 641 (28.1%)68 (46.6%)
6 to 18 Years198 (26.7%)564 (76.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)65 (32.5%)
25 to 34 Years36 (12.2%)201 (68.4%)
35 to 44 Years69 (16.3%)320 (75.5%)
45 to 54 Years36 (9.2%)303 (77.7%)
55 to 64 Years138 (32.6%)304 (71.7%)
65 to 74 Years316 (95.2%)215 (64.8%)
75 Years and over221 (100.0%)198 (89.6%)
Total1,055 (33.3%)2,238 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hiawatha

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hiawatha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (2.1%)23 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years17 (6.0%)22 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years82 (13.7%)102 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (17.6%)31 (15.8%)
75 Years and over28 (38.9%)56 (37.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hiawatha

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hiawatha: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years17 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (10.3%)17 (8.7%)
75 Years and over28 (38.9%)28 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hiawatha: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years30 (5.0%)35 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.1%)
75 Years and over5 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hiawatha: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (2.1%)23 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years68 (11.4%)55 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hiawatha: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years23 (3.8%)82 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.3%)31 (15.8%)
75 Years and over11 (15.3%)41 (27.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hiawatha: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.0%)21 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Hiawatha

Computing Device Access in Hiawatha

Computing Device Access in Hiawatha
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93774.9%
Smartphone1,01381.0%
Tablet73458.7%
No Computing Device1219.7%
Total1,251100.0%

Internet Access in Hiawatha

Internet Access in Hiawatha
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet131.0%
Broadband Home91473.1%
Cellular Data Only443.5%
Satellite Internet13310.6%
No Internet22618.1%
Total1,251100.0%

Hiawatha Summary

Hiawatha, Kansas is a small city located in the northeastern corner of the state, in Brown County. It is situated on the banks of the Missouri River, and is the county seat of Brown County. The city has a population of approximately 3,500 people, and is part of the St. Joseph, Missouri metropolitan area.

History

Hiawatha was founded in 1857 by a group of settlers from Ohio, led by William H. Hiawatha. The city was named after the famous Native American leader, Hiawatha. The city was incorporated in 1872, and was the first city in Brown County.
In the late 19th century, Hiawatha was a thriving river port, and was the largest city in Brown County. The city was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a brewery. The city also had a large number of saloons and gambling halls.
In the early 20th century, the city began to decline, as the river port industry declined and the railroad bypassed the city. The city was also hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses closed.

Geography

Hiawatha is located in the northeastern corner of Kansas, in Brown County. The city is situated on the banks of the Missouri River, and is part of the St. Joseph, Missouri metropolitan area. The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of which is land.
The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 36 inches.

Economy

The economy of Hiawatha is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a food processing plant. The city also has a large number of farms, and is a major producer of corn, soybeans, and wheat.
The city also has a growing tourism industry, with several attractions, including the Hiawatha Historical Museum, the Brown County Fairgrounds, and the Hiawatha National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hiawatha was 3,521. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Hiawatha was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $19,945. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Hiawatha, Kansas is a small city located in the northeastern corner of the state, in Brown County. It is situated on the banks of the Missouri River, and is the county seat of Brown County. The city has a population of approximately 3,500 people, and is part of the St. Joseph, Missouri metropolitan area. The economy of Hiawatha is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city also has a growing tourism industry. The racial makeup of the city is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. The median household income in Hiawatha is $37,917, and the median family income is $45,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hiawatha?
Total Population of Hiawatha is 3,246.
What is the Total Male Population of Hiawatha?
Total Male Population of Hiawatha is 1,517.
What is the Total Female Population of Hiawatha?
Total Female Population of Hiawatha is 1,729.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hiawatha?
There are 87.74 Males per 100 Females in Hiawatha.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hiawatha?
There are 113.97 Females per 100 Males in Hiawatha.
What is the Median Population Age in Hiawatha?
Median Population Age in Hiawatha is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hiawatha
Average Family Size in Hiawatha is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hiawatha
Average Household Size in Hiawatha is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hiawatha?
Per Capita income in Hiawatha is $30,671.
What is the Median Family Income in Hiawatha?
Median Family Income in Hiawatha is $84,850.
What is the Median Household income in Hiawatha?
Median Household Income in Hiawatha is $56,050.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hiawatha?
Income or Wage Gap in Hiawatha is 40.1%.
Women in Hiawatha earn 59.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hiawatha?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hiawatha is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hiawatha?
There are 1,773 People in the Labor Forcein in Hiawatha.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hiawatha?
70.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hiawatha.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hiawatha?
Unemployment Rate in Hiawatha is 4.5%.