Hazelton, Kansas facts for kids
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Hazelton, Kansas
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Location within Barber County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | J. Hazelton |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 139.0/sq mi (53.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67061
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-31150 |
| GNIS ID | 470537 |
Hazelton is a city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 82.
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History
Hazelton was founded in 1883. It was named for its founder, Rev. J. Hazelton, a pioneer settler.
The first post office in Hazelton was established in October 1883.
Geography
Hazelton is located at 37°5′24″N 98°24′8″W / 37.09000°N 98.40222°W (37.089862, -98.402261). 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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census, 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.
Education
Hazelton is served by Unified School District 255 South Barber.
Hazelton High School was closed through school unification. The Hazelton High School mascot was Panthers.
See also
In Spanish: Hazelton (Kansas) para niños
