Hamilton, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Greenwood County, Kansas}} {{Distinguish|Hamilton County, Kansas}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Hamilton, Kansas |settlement_type = City

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|image_map = Greenwood_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Hamilton_Highlighted.svg |map_caption = Location within Greenwood County and Kansas |image_map1 = Map of Greenwood Co, Ks, USA.png |map_caption1 = KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)

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|government_footnotes = <ref name="gov1">{{cite web |title=City of Hamilton |url=https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260742 |website=The League of Kansas Municipalities |date=May 28, 2019}}</ref> |government_type = Mayor–Council |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name =

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'''Hamilton''' is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 182.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of ?, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2029675 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506184157/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2029675 |archive-date=May 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History== Hamilton was founded about 1879.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n306 199]}}</ref> The city was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury.<ref>Kansas Place-Names, John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 353 {{ISBN|0-8061-0994-7}}</ref>

Hamilton was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n799 803]}}</ref>

==Geography== According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>

===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, Hamilton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=411841&cityname=Hamilton%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Hamilton, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1890= 206 |1910= 325 |1920= 398 |1930= 549 |1940= 519 |1950= 456 |1960= 400 |1970= 349 |1980= 363 |1990= 301 |2000= 334 |2010= 268 |2020= 182 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2020 census=== The 2020 United States census counted 182 people, 89 households, and 50 families in Hamilton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 583.3 per square mile (225.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 397.4 per square mile (153.5/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 91.21% (166) white or European American (91.21% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.55% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.1% (2) from other races, and 7.14% (13) from two or more races.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.2% (4) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 89 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18; 41.6% were married couples living together; 22.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,769) and the median family income was $40,278 (+/- $7,631).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $30,357 (+/- $9,049) versus $22,143 (+/- $8,155) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,444 (+/- $9,169).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 14.1% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Hamilton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 268 people, 117 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|864.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 161 housing units at an average density of {{convert|519.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 2.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

===2000 census=== As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 334 people, 140 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,069.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 164 housing units at an average density of {{convert|525.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.90% White, 1.20% African American and 0.90% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,375 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,129. About 15.6% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Education== This community and nearby rural areas are served by Hamilton USD 390 public school district.

==Notable person== * Will Carpenter, member of the Kansas House of Representatives

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==Further reading== {{See also|Greenwood County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Greenwood County, Kansas}}

==External links== * [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260742 Hamilton - Directory of Public Officials] * Greenwood County maps: [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/greenwood.PDF Current], [https://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burtransplan/maps/PastPublishedCounty.asp Historic] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224151822/https://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burtransplan/maps/PastPublishedCounty.asp |date=February 24, 2024 }}, KDOT

Category:Cities in Kansas Category:Cities in Greenwood County, Kansas