Halstead, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°00′14″N 97°30′42″W / 38.00389°N 97.51167°W / 38.00389; -97.51167
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Halstead, Kansas
ZIP code
67056
Area code316
FIPS code20-29600
GNIS ID485586[1]
Websitehalsteadks.com

Halstead is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] Halstead was named in honor of Murat Halstead, a respected Civil War correspondent and newspaper editor.[4][5] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,179.[3]

History

1915 Railroad Map of Harvey County
Abandoned Santa Fe depot sign in Halstead, 1974. Photo by Charles O'Rear.

For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded.

Halstead was laid out in 1873.[6] The first post office at Halstead was established in April 1873.[7] Halstead was incorporated as a city in 1877.[8]

Arthur Hertzler, the "Horse-and-Buggy Doctor," devoted much of his life and energies to the medical environment of Halstead, founding a clinic and hospital for the area residents.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2), all land.[10]

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, Halstead has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,071—
1900914−14.7%
19101,0049.8%
19201,16315.8%
19301,37318.1%
19401,3971.7%
19501,328−4.9%
19601,59820.3%
19701,7167.4%
19801,99416.2%
19902,0151.1%
20001,873−7.0%
20102,08511.3%
20202,1794.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 4.68% (102) of the population.[16]

Of the 831 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 26.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.0% of the population.[18]

27.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.8 males.[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year

poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 825 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 760 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $42,411, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $33,239 versus $22,554 for females. The

poverty line
, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Area events

  • Halstead Old Settlers.[25]

Area attractions

  • Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot. In August 1988, the Halstead Historical Society was formed for the sole purpose of purchasing and restoring the Halstead Santa Fe Train Depot Railway Station. After dedicated efforts and generous sponsorship, the Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot opened on March 18, 1995. The museum has worked to carefully preserve Halstead history and offers exhibits detailing the founding and naming of Halstead, Bernard Warkentin, local Mennonite Heritage, Arthur E. Hertzler, and the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing. The museum also features the original "swan boat" from the 1955 film Picnic which was primarily filmed in Halstead, as well as many historic artifacts and photos.[26]

Parks and recreation

  • Scout Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Williams Park[27]

Education

The community is served by Halstead–Bentley USD 440 public school district.

Media

Films

  • Picnic (1955) - An ex-college football star turned drifter arrives in a small Kansas town on Labor Day. It was primarily filmed in Halstead.[28]
  • The Parade (1984) - A made-for-television movie in which an ex-con returns to his Kansas hometown days before the town's annual Fourth of July parade. It was filmed in Halstead.[29]

Notable people

See also List of people from Harvey County, Kansas

Gallery

  • Halstead city limits in 2007
    Halstead city limits in 2007
  • Sign north of city in 2007
    Sign north of city in 2007

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halstead, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Halstead, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 204.
  5. ^ http://www.hcgsks.org/Homesteader/Homesteader10.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  6. ^ History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 784.
  7. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  8. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 802.
  9. ^ Arthur Emanual Hertzler, A Kansas Portrait
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Halstead, Kansas
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  25. ^ Halstead Old Settlers
  26. ^ "Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot". Archived from the original on March 12, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
  27. ^ "City of Halstead KS parks and recreation information". Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  28. ^ Riverside Park Bridge and Falls; Kansas Travel & Tourism.
  29. ^ TV Movie - The Parade

Further reading

See also: List of books about Harvey County, Kansas

External links

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