Huron, Kansas

Huron, Kansas
City
Location within Atchison County and Kansas
KDOT map of Atchison County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°38′18″N95°21′04″W / 39.63833°N 95.35111°W / 39.63833; -95.35111 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Atchison
Township	Lancaster
Area [2]
• Total	0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
• Land	0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,161 ft (354 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	74
• Density	1,100/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	66041
Area code	913
FIPS code	20-33575
GNIS ID	2394458 [1]

Huron is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 74. ^[3]

History

Huron was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. ^[4] The city was named for Col. Anthony Huron, an original owner of the town site. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.20 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	200		—
1910	200		0.0%
1920	188		−6.0%
1930	149		−20.7%
1940	163		9.4%
1950	128		−21.5%
1960	119		−7.0%
1970	106		−10.9%
1980	107		0.9%
1990	75		−29.9%
2000	87		16.0%
2010	54		−37.9%
2020	74		37.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 74 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Huron. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 1,027.8 per square mile (396.8/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 444.4 per square mile (171.6/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 97.3% (72) white or European American (97.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.35% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.35% (1) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.35% (1) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 30 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.8. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.4% of the population. ^[13]

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.0 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,625 (with a margin of error of +/- $26,281) and the median family income was $43,750 (+/- $23,989). ^[14] The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,125 (+/- $12,052). ^[15] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 63.5 inhabitants per square mile (24.5/km²). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 29.4 per square mile (11.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 20 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 87 people, 27 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 102.6 inhabitants per square mile (39.6/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 37.7 per square mile (14.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 1.15% African American, 1.15% Native American and 1.15% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,776. There were 20.0% of families and 34.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 68.4% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huron, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Huron, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
4. History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p.  410.
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.  891.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Atchison County, Kansas

External links

• Huron - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 377, local school district
• Huron city map, KDOT