Hunter, Kansas

Hunter, Kansas
City
Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°14′06″N 98°23′46″W / 39.23500°N 98.39611°W / 39.23500; -98.39611
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMitchell
Founded1890s
Incorporated1918
Named forAl Hunter
Area
 • Total0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Land0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,604 ft (489 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total51
 • Density240/sq mi (94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67452
Area code785
FIPS code20-33525
GNIS ID2394450

Hunter is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 51 people lived there.

History

The first post office in Hunter was created in 1895. It was named for Al Hunter, an early settler. Hunter was incorporated in 1915.

Geography

Hunter is at 39°14′6″N 98°23′46″W / 39.23500°N 98.39611°W / 39.23500; -98.39611 (39.235043, -98.396117).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2). All of it is land.

Climate

Hunter has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Hunter has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920205—
19302196.8%
1940199−9.1%
195023618.6%
1960229−3.0%
1970150−34.5%
1980135−10.0%
1990116−14.1%
200077−33.6%
201057−26.0%
202051−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census says that there were 51 people, 28 households, and 15 families living in the city. Of the households, 60.7% owned their home and 39.3% rented their home.

The median age was 37.5 years. Of the people, 94.1% were White, 2.0% were Asian, and 3.9% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census says that there were 57 people, 33 households, and 15 families living in the city.

Education

Hunter is served by USD 299 Sylvan-Lucas Unified Schools.

Hunter High School was created in 1917. Hunter, Sylvan Grove and Vesper schools merged to form Sylvan Unified schools in 1966. In 2010, Sylvan Unified merged 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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hunter, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Profile for Hunter, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  6. ↑ From a Souvenir Booklet for the National Midwest Tour of the Horseless Carriage Club (1954). "Histories of Mitchell County Towns". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Climate Summary for Hunter, Kansas". Archived from the original on 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
  8. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  10. ↑ "History". USD 299. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

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