Hanston, Kansas

Hanston, Kansas
City
Location within Hodgeman County and Kansas
KDOT map of Hodgeman County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°07′23″N99°42′45″W / 38.12306°N 99.71250°W / 38.12306; -99.71250 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Hodgeman
Founded	1878
Incorporated	1929
Named for	Hann family
Area [2]
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,159 ft (658 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	259
• Density	960/sq mi (370/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67849
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-29925
GNIS ID	2394292 [1]

Hanston is a city in Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 259. ^[3]

History

Hanston was originally called Marena, and under the latter name was laid out in 1878. It was renamed Hanston in 1902, taking its name from the local Hann family. ^[4]

Hanston was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. ^[5]

Geography

Hanston is located along K-156 and the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad. ^[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	264		—
1940	251		−4.9%
1950	286		13.9%
1960	279		−2.4%
1970	282		1.1%
1980	257		−8.9%
1990	326		26.8%
2000	259		−20.6%
2010	206		−20.5%
2020	259		25.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 259 people, 92 households, and 67 families in Hanston. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 959.3 per square mile (370.4/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 403.7 per square mile (155.9/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 97.68% (253) white or European American (93.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.77% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.77% (2) from other races, and 0.77% (2) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.18% (16) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 92 households, 37.0% had children under the age of 18; 59.8% were married couples living together; 19.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.1% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.8% of the population. ^[14]

30.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.2 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,083 (with a margin of error of +/- $33,868) and the median family income was $56,250 (+/- $28,212). ^[15] Males had a median income of $47,500 (+/- $25,722). The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,389 (+/- $8,033). ^[16] Approximately, 18.6% of families and 30.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.4% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2010, there were 206 people, 96 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 735.7 inhabitants per square mile (284.1/km²). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 425.0 per square mile (164.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 2.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 259 people, 104 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 953.9 inhabitants per square mile (368.3/km²). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 467.7 per square mile (180.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.39% African American, 1.54% Native American, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,049. About 6.6% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.6% of those 65 or over.

Education

Schools

The community is served by Hodgeman County USD 227 public school district. ^[21] In 2011 it absorbed the former Hanston USD 228, which had dissolved. ^[22] The district has two schools:

• Hodgeman County Elementary School
• Hodgeman County Middle/High School

USD 227 Hodgeman County High School is located in Jetmore. The Hodgeman County High School mascot is the Longhorns. Prior to school unification, the Hanston High School mascot was Hanston Elks. ^[23]

The Hanston Elks won the following Kansas State Championships:

• 8-Man DII Football – 1989, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2004 ^[24]
• 1A Boys Basketball – 1978, 1989, 2004 and 2005 ^[25]

Library

Hanston is served by the Hanston City Library. ^[26]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hanston, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Hanston, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
4. "Hanston, Kansas". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  807.
6. DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 58. ISBN   0-89933-342-7.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
21. "USD 227 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
22. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
23. "Dragons Nip Elks", Garden City Telegram, 28 February 1979, p.10.
24. "State Football Champions" (PDF). Kansas State High School Activities Association Inc. (KSHSAA). Retrieved December 26, 2017.
25. "History of State Champions" (PDF). Kansas State High School Activities Association Inc. (KSHSAA). Retrieved February 6, 2019.
26. "City of Hanston". Hodgeman County, Kansas. Retrieved June 11, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Hodgeman County, Kansas

External links

• Hanston – Directory of Public Officials
• Hanston City Map, KDOT