Hamilton County, Kansas

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Hamilton County
County
Hamilton County courthouse in Syracuse (2010)
Hamilton County courthouse in Syracuse (2010)
Map of Kansas highlighting Hamilton County
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°01′00″N 101°40′01″W / 38.0167°N 101.667°W / 38.0167; -101.667
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedMarch 20, 1873
Named forAlexander Hamilton
SeatSyracuse
Largest citySyracuse
Area
 • Total998 sq mi (2,580 km2)
 • Land997 sq mi (2,580 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total2,518
 • Density2.5/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
WebsiteCounty Info

Hamilton County (county code HM) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,518.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Syracuse.[2] The county was founded in 1873 and named for Alexander Hamilton.[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 998 square miles (2,580 km2), of which 997 square miles (2,580 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880168—
18902,0271,106.5%
19001,426−29.6%
19103,360135.6%
19202,586−23.0%
19303,32828.7%
19402,645−20.5%
19503,69639.7%
19603,144−14.9%
19702,747−12.6%
19802,514−8.5%
19902,388−5.0%
20002,67011.8%
20102,6900.7%
20202,518−6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1]
Population pyramid

As of the 2000 census,[9] there were 2,670 people, 1,054 households, and 715 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,211 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.65% White, 0.56% Asian, 0.49% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 15.13% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.60% of the population.

There were 1,054 households, out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 29.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.40% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 18.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,033, and the median income for a family was $38,550. Males had a median income of $26,701 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,484. About 10.90% of families and 15.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.50% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Hamilton County is often carried by Republican Candidates. The last time a Democratic candidate has carried Hamilton County was in 1976 by Jimmy Carter. As like many counties that border it, Republicans have been increasing their influence in the county's presidential elections, when Donald J. Trump in 2016 won by a margin of approximately 70%, as Hillary Clinton only managed to get 13% of the county's vote.

Presidential elections[]

Presidential Elections Results

Laws[]

Although the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, Hamilton County has remained a prohibition, or "dry", county.[11]

Education[]

Unified school districts[]

Communities[]

2005 KDOT Map of Hamilton County (map legend)

Cities[]

Unincorporated community[]

Townships[]

Hamilton County is divided into eight townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.

Township FIPS Population
center 		Population Population
density
/km2 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Bear Creek 04850 69 0 (0) 452 (174) 1 (0) 0.19% 37°49′19″N 101°56′36″W / 37.82194°N 101.94333°W / 37.82194; -101.94333
Coolidge 15425 128 0 (1) 297 (115) 1 (0) 0.37% 38°2′22″N 101°59′41″W / 38.03944°N 101.99472°W / 38.03944; -101.99472
Kendall 36425 101 0 (1) 234 (90) 0 (0) 0% 37°59′41″N 101°35′3″W / 37.99472°N 101.58417°W / 37.99472; -101.58417
Lamont 38275 89 0 (1) 426 (164) 0 (0) 0.02% 37°48′9″N 101°38′41″W / 37.80250°N 101.64472°W / 37.80250; -101.64472
Liberty 40075 38 0 (0) 257 (99) 0 (0) 0.03% 38°7′29″N 101°44′4″W / 38.12472°N 101.73444°W / 38.12472; -101.73444
Medway 45650 53 0 (0) 279 (108) 1 (0) 0.28% 38°4′51″N 101°51′13″W / 38.08083°N 101.85361°W / 38.08083; -101.85361
Richland 59325 27 0 (0) 426 (164) 0 (0) 0% 38°13′21″N 101°46′17″W / 38.22250°N 101.77139°W / 38.22250; -101.77139
Syracuse 69875 2,165 10 (27) 210 (81) 0 (0) 0.01% 37°59′10″N 101°45′5″W / 37.98611°N 101.75139°W / 37.98611; -101.75139
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on 2002-08-02.

Gallery[]

  • Hamilton County Public Library in Syracuse

  • Christ's New Covenant Church and Syracuse Christian Academy in Syracuse

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "QuickFacts; Hamilton County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 803.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  11. ^ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2004. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-01-21.

Further reading[]

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail

External links[]

County
Maps

Coordinates: 38°01′N 101°40′W / 38.017°N 101.667°W / 38.017; -101.667

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