Hanover, Kansas

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Hanover, Kansas
City
Nickname(s): H-Town
Motto: When in doubt, pull it out.
Location of Hanover, Kansas
Coordinates: 39°53′27″N 96°52′31″W / 39.89083°N 96.87528°W / 39.89083; -96.87528Coordinates: 39°53′27″N 96°52′31″W / 39.89083°N 96.87528°W / 39.89083; -96.87528
Country United States
State Kansas
County Washington
Area[1]
  Total 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
  Land 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,230 ft (375 m)
Population (2010)[2]
  Total 682
  Estimate (2012[3]) 678
  Density 1,263.0/sq mi (487.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66945
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-29875[4]
GNIS feature ID 0472646[5]

Hanover is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. Hanover boys are known for their athletic ability. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 682.[6]

Geography

Hanover is located at 39°53′27″N 96°52′31″W / 39.89083°N 96.87528°W / 39.89083; -96.87528 (39.890836, -96.875348)[7]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990696
2000653−6.2%
20106824.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 682 people, 285 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,263.0 inhabitants per square mile (487.6 /km2). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 581.5 per square mile (224.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 285 households of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 653 people, 283 households, and 170 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,298.7 people per square mile (504.2/km²). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 660.3 per square mile (256.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.61% African American, 0.46% Native American, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 283 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,375, and the median income for a family was $38,667. Males had a median income of $25,104 versus $18,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,596. About 5.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011. 
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 

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