Hazelton, Kansas

Hazelton is a city in Hazelton Township, Barber County, Kansas, United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 82.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Hazelton was founded in 1883.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for its founder, Rev. J. Hazelton, a pioneer settler.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first post office in Hazelton was established in October 1883.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 82 people, 48 households, and 36 families in Hazelton.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 138.3 per square mile (53.4/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 89.4 per square mile (34.5/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (2) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.3.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.7% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $28,902).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

At the 2010 census,<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> there were 93 people, 45 households and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 58 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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,<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> there were 144 people, 55 households and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 67 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hazelton High School was closed through school unification. The Hazelton High School mascot was Panthers.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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