South Hutchinson, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Hutchinson, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Reno | |
| Founded | 1887 | |
| Incorporated | 1887 | |
| Named for | South of Hutchinson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,521 | |
| • Density | 875.3/sq mi (337.48/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
67505
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| Area code | 620 | |
| FIPS code | 20-66750 | |
| GNIS ID | 2395917 | |
South Hutchinson is a city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,521 people lived there. It is a smaller city just south of Hutchinson.
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A Look Back: South Hutchinson's History
South Hutchinson was started in 1887. A person named Benjamin Blanchard from Terre Haute, Indiana founded the city. The city got its first post office in August 1887.
Where is South Hutchinson?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 2.89 square miles (7.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 321 | — | |
| 1900 | 225 | −29.9% | |
| 1910 | 387 | 72.0% | |
| 1920 | 639 | 65.1% | |
| 1930 | 669 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 915 | 36.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,045 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,672 | 60.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,879 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,226 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,444 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,539 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,457 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,521 | 2.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,457 people living in South Hutchinson. These people lived in 1,113 homes. About 611 of these homes were families.
Most people living in the city were White (91.9%). Other groups included African American (1.1%), Native American (1.0%), and Asian (0.6%). About 6.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.4% of homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (39.6%) were married couples living together. About 45.1% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in the city was 47.7 years old. About 21.4% of residents were under 18. About 26.5% were 65 years old or older. More females lived in the city (54.4%) than males (45.6%).
Learning and Schools
The local public schools are part of the Nickerson–South Hutchinson USD 309 school district. This district serves the community's students.
See also
In Spanish: South Hutchinson para niños
