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Hoyt, Kansas
Downtown Hoyt (2023)
Downtown Hoyt (2023)
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jackson County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 593
 • Density 1,262/sq mi (486.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66440
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-33375
GNIS ID 2394433

Hoyt is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 593.

History

Hoyt was founded in 1886. It was named for George Henry Hoyt, an abolitionist and attorney for John Brown.

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad originally went 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, besides aerial photography there is little traces left of the railroad line.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 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, Hoyt has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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. The population density was 1,264.4 per square mile (488.2/km2). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 552.2 per square mile (213.2/km2). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.55% (27) of the population.

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. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.4% of the population.

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.4 males.

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). 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). 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.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 669 people, 253 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,338.0 inhabitants per square mile (516.6/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 538.0 per square mile (207.7/km2). 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.

Education

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

See also

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