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Hoxie, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Location within Sheridan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sheridan |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Herbert Hoxie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,211 |
| • Density | 1,408/sq mi (543.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67740
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-33350 |
| GNIS ID | 471273 |
Hoxie is a city in and the county seat of Sheridan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,211.
History
Hoxie was laid out in 1886. It was named for H. M. Hoxie, a railroad official. Hoxie was located on the Union Pacific Railroad.
Geography
Hoxie is located at 39°21′16″N 100°26′24″W / 39.35444°N 100.44000°W (39.354329, -100.439952). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2), all of it land.
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, Hoxie has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 245 | — | |
| 1900 | 250 | 2.0% | |
| 1910 | 532 | 112.8% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 800 | 29.9% | |
| 1940 | 957 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,157 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,289 | 11.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,419 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,462 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,342 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,244 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,201 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,211 | 0.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,201 people, 546 households, and 341 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,429.8 inhabitants per square mile (552.0/km2). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 720.2 per square mile (278.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 546 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 48.9 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Education
The community is served by Hoxie USD 412 public school district which includes Hoxie Junior-Senior High School and Hoxie Elmentary School.
Notable people
- Les Barnhart, Major League Baseball player
- Nick Hague, NASA astronaut
- Jacie Hoyt, Oklahoma State University Women's Basketball Head Coach
- Dirk Johnson, professional football player, NFL
- Brad Lambert, Head Coach, Charlotte 49ers (Collegiate football)
- Urbane Pickering, Major League Baseball player
- Gordon Sloan, associate justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
- Erastus Turner, U.S. Representative from Kansas
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