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Hoyt, Kansas
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Downtown Hoyt (2007)
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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 | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 669 |
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630 |
| • Density | 1,343.28/sq mi (518.35/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 | 478318 |
Hoyt is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 669.
History
Hoyt was founded in 1886. It was named for George Henry Hoyt, an abolitionist and attorney for John Brown.
Geography
Hoyt is located at 39°14′55″N 95°42′19″W / 39.24861°N 95.70528°W (39.248709, -95.705375). 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 | |||
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 630 | −5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hoyt is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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
In Spanish: Hoyt (Kansas) para niños
