Hoyt, Kansas facts for kids
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Hoyt, Kansas
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Downtown Hoyt (2023)
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Location within Jackson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Named for | George Hoyt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 1,262/sq mi (486.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66440
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-33375 |
| GNIS ID | 2394433 |
Hoyt is a small city in Jackson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 593 people lived there.
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History of Hoyt
Hoyt was started in 1886. It got its name from George Henry Hoyt. He was a lawyer who worked to end slavery, also known as an abolitionist. He even worked for John Brown, a famous person who fought against slavery.
A railroad called the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad used to run through Hoyt. This was in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Back then, Hoyt was a big place for shipping cattle and hay. It was located between St. Joseph, Missouri and Herington, Kansas. The railroad, often called the Rock Island Line, stopped running in 1980. Today, you can hardly see any signs of the old railroad tracks.
Geography and Climate
Where is Hoyt Located?
Hoyt covers an area of about 0.50 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located in Jackson County, Kansas.
Hoyt's Climate
The weather in Hoyt has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hoyt has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Hoyt?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 282 | — | |
| 1930 | 228 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 238 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 246 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 283 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 420 | 48.4% | |
| 1980 | 536 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 489 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 571 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 669 | 17.2% | |
| 2020 | 593 | −11.4% | |
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Hoyt is part of the larger Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the bigger city of Topeka.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 593 people living in Hoyt. There were 238 households and 157 families. The population density was about 1,264 people per square mile. Most people in Hoyt were white. Some people were Native American, African American, or Asian. A small number were from other backgrounds.
About 37% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a spouse. About 27% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.3 people. The average family had 2.5 people.
The median age in Hoyt was 36.1 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 36.1. About 26% of the population was under 18. About 12% were 65 or older.
2010 Census Information
In the census of 2010, there were 669 people in Hoyt. There were 253 households and 184 families. The population density was about 1,338 people per square mile. Most residents were white. There were also Native American, Asian, and African American people. Some people were from two or more races.
About 41.9% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. Some households had a female or male head without a spouse. About 23.7% of households were made up of single people. The average household size was 2.64 people. The average family size was 3.10 people.
The median age in the city was 34 years. About 30.8% of residents were under 18. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Education
The schools in Hoyt are part of the Royal Valley USD 337 public school district. Students in Hoyt attend Royal Valley High School.
See also
In Spanish: Hoyt (Kansas) para niños
