Hazelton, Kansas
Hazelton, Kansas | |
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 Location within Barber County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°5′24″N 98°24′8″W / 37.09000°N 98.40222°WCoordinates: 37°5′24″N 98°24′8″W / 37.09000°N 98.40222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | J. Hazelton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 93 |
| • Estimate (2019)[3] | 86 |
| • Density | 145.03/sq mi (56.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67061 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-31150[4] |
| GNIS ID | 0470537[5] |
Hazelton is a city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. At the 2010 census, the city population was 93.[6]
History[edit]
Hazelton was founded in 1883.[7] It was named for its founder, Rev. J. Hazelton, a pioneer settler.[8][9]
The first post office in Hazelton was established in October 1883.[10]
Geography[edit]
Hazelton is located at 37°5′24″N 98°24′8″W / 37.09000°N 98.40222°W (37.089862, -98.402261).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2), all of it land.[12]
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 319 | — | |
| 1900 | 143 | −55.2% | |
| 1910 | 315 | 120.3% | |
| 1920 | 281 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 299 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 260 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 246 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 176 | −28.5% | |
| 1980 | 143 | −18.7% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 93 | −35.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 86 | [3] | −7.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census[edit]
At the 2010 census,[2] there were 93 people, 45 households and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 163.2 inhabitants per square mile (63.0/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 101.8 per square mile (39.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 3.2% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.
There were 45 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.47.
The median age was 49.9 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.2% were from 25 to 44; 35.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 57.0% male and 43.0% female.
2000 census[edit]
At the 2000 census,[4] there were 144 people, 55 households and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 253.4 per square mile (97.5/km2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 117.9 per square mile (45.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.81% White, 2.08% African American, 3.47% Native American, 5.56% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.25% of the population.
There were 55 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.
28.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.1 males.
The median household income was $28,125 and the median family income was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,667 and females $22,500. The per capita income was $12,745. There were 5.4% of families and 16.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.6% of under eighteens and 15.4% of those over 64.
Education[edit]
Hazelton is served by Unified School District 255 South Barber.[13]
Hazelton High School was closed through school unification. The Hazelton High School mascot was Panthers.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 144.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 153.
- ^ "Profile for Hazelton, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "southbarber.com". USD 255. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Hazelton High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Digital Data Online, Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
Further reading[edit]
External links[edit]
- Hazelton - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 255, local school district
- Hazelton, Barber County, Kansas Barber County, Kansas: History and Genealogy
- Hazelton City Map, KDOT
Municipalities and communities of Barber County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This populated place is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau | |
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