Hamlin, Kansas

Hamlin, Kansas
City
Location within Brown County and Kansas
KDOT map of Brown County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°54′54″N95°37′39″W / 39.91500°N 95.62750°W / 39.91500; -95.62750 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Brown
Founded	1870
Platted	1870
Incorporated	1889
Named for	Hannibal Hamlin
Government
•  Mayor	Michael Dyke [ citation needed ]
Area [2]
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	994 ft (303 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	25
• Density	280/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-29700
GNIS ID	2394279 [1]

Hamlin is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 25. ^[3]

History

Hamlin was laid out in 1870. ^{[4] [5]} It was named in honor of Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln's vice-president. ^{[6] [7]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	135		—
1890	216		60.0%
1900	258		19.4%
1910	208		−19.4%
1920	211		1.4%
1930	183		−13.3%
1940	174		−4.9%
1950	118		−32.2%
1960	99		−16.1%
1970	95		−4.0%
1980	80		−15.8%
1990	50		−37.5%
2000	53		6.0%
2010	46		−13.2%
2020	25		−45.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 25 people, 9 households, and 6 families in Hamlin. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 287.4 per square mile (110.9/km²). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 160.9 per square mile (62.1/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 88.0% (22) white or European American (88.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 8.0% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.0% (1) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 9 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 11.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.2% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 3.5 and the average family size was 3.5. ^[14]

32.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.9 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $28,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,379) and the median family income was $28,750 (+/- $3,379). ^[15] Males had a median income of $12,000 (+/- $6,271) versus $25,625 (+/- $8,612) for females. ^[16]

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 46 people, 19 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 511.1 inhabitants per square mile (197.3/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 266.7 per square mile (103.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 2.2% African American, and 2.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2000, there were 53 people, 19 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 538.3 inhabitants per square mile (207.8/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 264.1 per square mile (102.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $46,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,813. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable people

• Ellen Palmer Allerton (1835-1893), Walls of Corn poet, interred at Hamlin Cemetery ^[19]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamlin, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Hamlin, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  805.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  149.
6. Kansas Place-Names,John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 330 ISBN   0-8061-0994-7
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  148.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
19. Hiawatha World Online

External links

• Hamlin - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 415, local school district
• Hamlin city map, KDOT