Hoyt, Kansas

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Hoyt is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 593.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Hoyt was founded in 1886.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for George Henry Hoyt, an abolitionist and attorney for John Brown.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad originally passed through Hoyt and in the late 1890s and early 1900s, Hoyt was a large cattle and hay shipping point between St. Joseph, Missouri and Herington, Kansas. The Rock Island Line, as it was often referred to, last operated in 1980. Today there is little trace left of the railroad line except through aerial photography.<ref name ="K-State Research Exchange (K-REx)">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>

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hoyt has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Hoyt, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

Template:US Census population Hoyt is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 593 people, 238 households, and 157 families in Hoyt.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,264.4 per square mile (488.2/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 552.2 per square mile (213.2/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 83.31% (494) white or European American (80.78% non-Hispanic white), 0.67% (4) black or African-American, 6.58% (39) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.67% (4) Asian, 0.17% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.02% (12) from other races, and 6.58% (39) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.55% (27) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 238 households, 37.0% had children under the age of 18; 46.2% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.9% of households consisted of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.5.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.4% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

26.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,472 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,989) and the median family income was $65,208 (+/- $21,535).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $39,922 (+/- $6,437) versus $40,543 (+/- $6,862) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,352 (+/- $3,997).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 11.1% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 669 people, 253 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 269 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 85.5% White, 0.1% African American, 9.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 253 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 571 people, 206 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 219 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.05% White, 2.98% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.70% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,806, and the median income for a family was $46,806. Males had a median income of $35,188 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,116. About 4.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Royal Valley USD 337 public school district, and Royal Valley High School.

References

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External links

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