Hunter, Kansas

The first post office in Hunter was established in 1895.{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:MC |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=15 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009132643/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AMC |archivedate=9 October 2013 }} It was named for Al Hunter, an early settler.{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4734 | title=Profile for Hunter, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=16 June 2014 | archive-date=15 July 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715000753/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4734 | url-status=dead }} Hunter was incorporated in 1915.{{cite web|url=http://skyways.lib.ks.us/counties/MC/townhist.html |title=Histories of Mitchell County Towns |publisher=Kansas State Library |work=Blue Skyways |date=1954 |accessdate=15 June 2014 |author=a Souvenir Booklet for the National Midwest Tour of the Horseless Carriage Club |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107203705/http://skyways.lib.ks.us/counties/MC/townhist.html |archivedate=7 November 2013 }}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.21|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.{{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 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hunter has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=798341&cityname=Hunter%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Hunter, Kansas]

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The 2020 United States census counted 51 people, 28 households, and 15 families in Hunter.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 242.9 per square mile (93.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.7/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{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}} The racial makeup was 94.12% (48) white or European American (94.12% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.96% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.92% (2) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.{{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=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 28 households, 25.0% had children under the age of 18; 32.1% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.1% of households consisted of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.8.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

21.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 135.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $30,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,934) and the median family income was $76,250 (+/- $29,979).{{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=Hunter%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 57 people, 33 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|271.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 61 housing units at an average density of {{convert|290.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 33 households, of which 15.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.73 and the average family size was 2.33.

The median age in the city was 63.5 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.1% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 49.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 77 people, 41 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|363.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 57 housing units at an average density of {{convert|269.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.70% White and 1.30% Native American.

There were 41 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.48.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,000, and the median income for a family was $27,708. Males had a median income of $15,625 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,424. There were no families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.

The community is served by Sylvan–Lucas USD 299 public school district.

Hunter High School was established in 1917. Hunter, Sylvan Grove and Vesper schools united to form Sylvan Unified schools in 1966. In 2010, Sylvan unified with Lucas-Luray schools to form Sylvan-Lucas Unified.{{cite web | title = History | publisher = USD 299 | url = https://sites.google.com/a/usd299.org/usd299/district-information/history | accessdate = 31 December 2016}}

The Hunter High School mascot was Hunter Huntsmen."The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17. Sylvan Unified as well as Sylvan-Lucas Unified mascot is the Mustangs.

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

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260781 Hunter - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/hunter.pdf Hunter city map], KDOT

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