Hamilton County, Kansas

Hamilton County (county code HM) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 2,690.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Syracuse.[2] The county was founded in 1873 and named for Alexander Hamilton.[3]

Not to be confused with Hamilton, Kansas.
Hamilton County
County
Hamilton County courthouse in Syracuse
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°01′00″N 101°40′01″W
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
 • Estimate 
(2018)
2,607
 • Density2.7/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st

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
CensusPop.%±
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%
Est. 20182,607[5]−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2016[1]
Population pyramid

As of the 2000 census,[10] 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
Presidential Elections Results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 80.5% 705 13.8% 121 5.7% 50
2012 79.0% 693 18.6% 163 2.4% 21
2008 77.0% 844 21.3% 233 1.7% 19
2004 78.6% 888 20.3% 229 1.2% 13
2000 75.6% 901 22.2% 264 2.3% 27
1996 64.9% 811 27.4% 342 7.7% 96
1992 52.0% 716 28.0% 386 20.0% 276
1988 60.0% 801 38.7% 517 1.3% 17
1984 70.6% 1,037 27.8% 408 1.6% 23
1980 64.7% 889 29.2% 402 6.1% 84
1976 41.7% 560 55.6% 746 2.8% 37
1972 67.3% 941 28.2% 394 4.6% 64
1968 56.3% 751 30.7% 410 13.0% 174
1964 48.2% 685 51.1% 726 0.7% 10
1960 59.8% 885 39.9% 591 0.3% 5
1956 60.7% 865 38.7% 552 0.6% 9
1952 72.7% 1,209 26.3% 437 1.0% 17
1948 50.6% 749 48.8% 722 0.5% 8
1944 62.4% 795 36.9% 471 0.7% 9
1940 58.0% 798 41.3% 569 0.7% 10
1936 44.6% 720 54.8% 885 0.7% 11
1932 36.7% 651 57.5% 1,021 5.8% 103
1928 68.4% 839 29.6% 363 2.0% 24
1924 52.3% 610 26.3% 307 21.4% 250
1920 57.7% 591 36.2% 371 6.2% 63
1916 44.1% 511 45.0% 522 11.0% 127
1912 21.3% 134 41.8% 263 36.9% 232
1908 57.3% 415 38.0% 275 4.7% 34
1904 58.6% 215 34.3% 126 7.1% 26
1900 46.3% 182 49.4% 194 4.3% 17
1896 45.6% 185 53.2% 216 1.2% 5
1892 56.3% 252 43.7% 196
1888 59.1% 480 36.3% 295 4.6% 37

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.[12]

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.

TownshipFIPSPopulation
center		 PopulationPopulation
density
/km² (/sq mi)		 Land area
km² (sq mi)		Water area
km² (sq mi)		Water % Geographic coordinates
Bear Creek04850690 (0)452 (174)1 (0)0.19%37°49′19″N 101°56′36″W
Coolidge154251280 (1)297 (115)1 (0)0.37%38°2′22″N 101°59′41″W
Kendall364251010 (1)234 (90)0 (0)0%37°59′41″N 101°35′3″W
Lamont38275890 (1)426 (164)0 (0)0.02%37°48′9″N 101°38′41″W
Liberty40075380 (0)257 (99)0 (0)0.03%38°7′29″N 101°44′4″W
Medway45650530 (0)279 (108)1 (0)0.28%38°4′51″N 101°51′13″W
Richland59325270 (0)426 (164)0 (0)0%38°13′21″N 101°46′17″W
Syracuse698752,16510 (27)210 (81)0 (0)0.01%37°59′10″N 101°45′5″W
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on 2002-08-02.
  • Hamilton County Public Library in Syracuse
  • Christ's New Covenant Church and Syracuse Christian Academy in Syracuse

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  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. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  12. "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 State of Kansas (which includes historical information about its counties and cities too)
See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail
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