Hunter, Kansas facts for kids
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Hunter, Kansas
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1890s |
| Incorporated | 1918 |
| Named for | Al Hunter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 243/sq mi (94.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67452
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-33525 |
| GNIS ID | 472482 |
Hunter is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 51.
History
The first post office in Hunter was established in 1895. It was named for Al Hunter, an early settler. Hunter was incorporated in 1915.
Geography
Hunter is located at 39°14′5″N 98°23′45″W / 39.23472°N 98.39583°W (39.234632, -98.395944). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 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, Hunter has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 205 | — | |
| 1930 | 219 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 199 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 236 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 229 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 150 | −34.5% | |
| 1980 | 135 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 116 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 77 | −33.6% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −26.0% | |
| 2020 | 51 | −10.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 33 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 271.4 inhabitants per square mile (104.8/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 33 households, of which 15.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.73 and the average family size was 2.33.
The median age in the city was 63.5 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.1% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 49.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Sylvan–Lucas USD 299 public school district.
Hunter High School was established in 1917. Hunter, Sylvan Grove and Vesper schools united to form Sylvan Unified schools in 1966. In 2010, Sylvan unified with Lucas-Luray schools to form Sylvan-Lucas Unified.
The Hunter High School mascot was Hunter Huntsmen. Sylvan Unified as well as Sylvan-Lucas Unified mascot is the Mustangs.
See also
In Spanish: Hunter (Kansas) para niños
