Hazelton, Kansas

Hazelton, Kansas
City
Location within Barber County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barber County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°05′22″N98°24′06″W / 37.08944°N 98.40167°W / 37.08944; -98.40167 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Barber
Founded	1883
Incorporated	1887
Named for	J. Hazelton
Area [2]
• 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]	1,365 ft (416 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	82
• Density	140/sq mi (53/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67061
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-31150
GNIS ID	2394340 [1]

Hazelton is a city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 82. ^[3]

History

Hazelton was founded in 1883. ^[4] It was named for its founder, Rev. J. Hazelton, a pioneer settler. ^{[5] [6]}

The first post office in Hazelton was established in October 1883. ^[7]

Geography

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. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
2020	82		−11.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 82 people, 48 households, and 36 families in Hazelton. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 138.3 per square mile (53.4/km²). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 89.4 per square mile (34.5/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 96.34% (79) white or European American (96.34% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.22% (1) from other races, and 2.44% (2) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (2) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 48 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 43.8% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.3. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.7% of the population. ^[15]

20.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 13.4% from 25 to 44, 36.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.8 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.7 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $28,902). ^[16] Approximately, 17.6% of families and 60.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 91.2% of those under the age of 18 and 55.6% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

At the 2010 census, ^[19] 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

At the 2000 census, ^[20] there were 144 people, 55 households and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 253.4 inhabitants per square mile (97.8/km²). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 117.9 per square mile (45.5/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

Hazelton is served by Unified School District 255 South Barber. ^[21]

Hazelton High School was closed through school unification. The Hazelton High School mascot was Panthers. ^[22]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hazelton, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Hazelton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  144.
5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  153.
6. "Profile for Hazelton, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 4, 2014.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 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 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME 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. "southbarber.com". USD 255. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
22. "Hazelton High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Digital Data Online, Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barber County, Kansas

External links

• Hazelton - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 255, local school district
• Hazelton, Barber County, Kansas Barber County, Kansas: History and Genealogy
• Hazelton city map, KDOT