Hope, Kansas

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

|image_skyline = Aerial photo of Hope, Kansas 09-04-2013.JPG |image_caption = Aerial photo of Hope (2013) |image_flag = |image_seal =

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

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|government_footnotes = |government_type = Mayor–Council |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = Larry Ryff<ref name="gov2"/><ref name="gov1"/>

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|timezone = CST |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 67451 |area_code_type = Area code |area_code = 785 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = {{FIPS|20|33075}} |blank1_name = GNIS ID |blank1_info = 2394416<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2394416}}</ref> |website = {{URL|https://www.cityofhopeks.com/|cityofhopeks.com}} }}

'''Hope''' is a city in southern Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 317.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Hope, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2033075 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113155306/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2033075 |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History== [[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Dickinson County.png|thumb|left|1915 Railroad Map of Dickinson County]] thumb|Limestone welcome banner in Hope (2017)

===Early history=== {{See also|History of Kansas}} For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land that became the state of Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1857, Dickinson County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included what became Hope.

===Development=== In 1871, a group of about forty people, led by Newell Thurstin, began planning a townsite, named Hope after one of his sons.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Its first post office was established in July 1871.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:DK |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=8 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130909023757/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ADK |archive-date=9 September 2013 }}</ref>

David Jacob Eisenhower, the father of President Dwight David Eisenhower, lived in a {{convert|160|acre|km2|adj=on}} ranch near Hope from 1878 until his enrollment at Lane University in Lecompton, and then he moved to Hope. On March 30, 1885, he and business partner Milton Good opened a general store in Hope called Good & Eisenhower, operated mostly by the Eisenhower family, and "balanced to the penny" by Eisenhower's mandate. The partners were leading civic boosters for Hope for years, with the community development mostly led by Good and the socially reclusive Eisenhower co-funding some projects.<ref name="NVNH">{{Cite book|url=https://www.kshs.org/publicat/history/1992autumn_branigar.pdf|title=No Villains, No Heroes|last=Branigar|first=Thomas| chapter=The David Eisenhower{{mdash}}Milton Good Controversy | pages=168–179 | access-date=June 30, 2024}}</ref>{{rp|173}}

Hope was incorporated in 1886, with a population over 700. The arrival of the railroad one year before, brought access of bustling Chicago to tiny Hope.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} In early 1886, Eisenhower and Good organized a fundraiser among businesses to open an opera house in Hope.<ref name="NVNH"/>{{rp|173}} On November 4, 1886, Eisenhower bought out their partnership of one and a half years.<ref name="NVNH"/>{{rp|174}}

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Hope to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway.

In late 1888, Good abandoned Hope, and the Eisenhower family continued the store. The Eisenhowers reported Good's "misdeeds" to have caused the later failure of the store and his departure to have been "in something of a hurry", but historians' research has improved Good's retrospective reputation.<ref name="NVNH"/>{{rp|172–174}}

The motto of Hope is "There Will Always Be Hope In Kansas", which is also the name of a song.

==Geography== The United States Census Bureau reports a total area of {{convert|0.39|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 |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate=== The climate has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hope has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=874241&cityname=Hope%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Hope, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1890= 632 |1900= 557 |1910= 567 |1920= 589 |1930= 556 |1940= 500 |1950= 480 |1960= 463 |1970= 438 |1980= 468 |1990= 404 |2000= 372 |2010= 368 |2020= 317 |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 317 people, 146 households, and 82 families in Hope.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 814.9 per square mile (314.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 175 housing units at an average density of 449.9 per square mile (173.7/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=Hope%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 92.74% (294) white or European American (91.8% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (1) black or African-American, 0.63% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.32% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.26% (4) from other races, and 4.73% (15) from two or more races.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.52% (8) 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=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 146 households, 22.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.6% were married couples living together; 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.1% of households consisted of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Hope%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 13.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

21.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,833 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,846) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $13,471).<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=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $34,306 (+/- $5,297) versus $29,375 (+/- $28,309) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,028 (+/- $5,808).<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=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 18.9% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% 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=Hope%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=Hope%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census=== The census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010 reports 368 people, 166 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|943.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 192 housing units at an average density of {{convert|492.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 2.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 166 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

===2000 census=== The census of 2000 reports 372 people, 164 households, and 106 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|821.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 185 housing units at an average density of {{convert|408.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.12% White, 0.81% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,365, and the median income for a family was $32,813. Males had a median income of $27,639 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,300. About 4.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Government== The Hope government consists of a mayor and five council members.<ref name="gov2">[http://www.cityofhopeks.com/government.html Hope – Government]</ref><ref name="gov1">[http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=252 Hope – Directory of Public Officials]</ref>

The community is served by Rural Vista USD 481 public school district.<ref>[http://www3.ksde.org/eddir/usd_map.pdf Kansas School District Boundary Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721071446/http://www3.ksde.org/eddir/usd_map.pdf |date=2011-07-21 }}</ref>

==Transportation== Hope is located on K-4, the longest highway in the state. It was once at the junction of the BNSF and Missouri Pacific railroads, but is no longer served by either Railroad.

==Notable people== * Edgar Eisenhower, brother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was born in Hope, Kansas. * Don Ihde, philosopher, was born in Hope, Kansas, in 1934.

==References== {{Reflist}}

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

==External links== {{Commons category|Hope, Kansas}} * {{Official website|https://cityofhopeks.com/}} * [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260771 Hope – Directory of Public Officials] * [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Hope&county=Dickinson Historic Images of Hope], Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.

Category:Cities in Kansas Category:Cities in Dickinson County, Kansas Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1871 Category:1871 establishments in Kansas