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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.[2][3] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,179.[4]

History

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1915 Railroad Map of Harvey County
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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.[5] The first post office at Halstead was established in April 1873.[6] Halstead was incorporated as a city in 1877.[7]

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.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, all land.[9]

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.[10]

Demographics

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2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,179 people, 831 households, and 565 families in Halstead.[11][12] The population density was 1,616.5 per square mile (624.1/kmШаблон:Sup). There were 914 housing units at an average density of 678.0 per square mile (261.8/kmШаблон:Sup).[12][13] The racial makeup was 92.06% (2,006) white or European American (90.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.55% (12) black or African-American, 0.23% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.05% (1) Asian, 0.09% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.73% (16) from other races, and 6.29% (137) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.68% (102) of the population.[15]

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.[12] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.0% of the population.[17]

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.[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.8 males.[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,944 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,228) and the median family income was $68,243 (+/- $11,479).[18] Males had a median income of $39,911 (+/- $3,405) versus $26,489 (+/- $2,801) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,159 (+/- $3,406).[19] Approximately, 13.5% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2010 census

As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 2,085 people, 825 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 917 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 census[23] of 2000, there were 1,873 people, 760 households, and 528 families residing in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 849 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 per capita income for the city was $20,252. About 2.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below 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.[24]

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, Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler, and the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing. The museum also features the original "swan boat" from Picnic (1955 film) which was primarily filmed in Halstead, as well as many historic artifacts and photos.[25]

Parks and recreation

  • Scout Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Williams Park[26]

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.[27]
  • 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.[28]

Notable people

See also List of people from Harvey County, Kansas

Gallery

See also

References

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Further reading

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External links

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