20-801: South Hutchinson is a city in Reno County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 2,521. It is a south suburb of Hutchinson . The city was founded in 1887 by Benjamin Blanchard of Terre Haute, Indiana . The first post office in South Hutchinson was established in August 1887. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.89 square miles (7.49 km), of which 2.87 square miles (7.43 km)
40-673: A 30 percent food sales requirement. The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 2004. There are three private schools in Hutchinson: List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Reno County. † means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Reno County is divided into thirty-one townships . The cities of Hutchinson and Nickerson are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from
60-472: A Democratic candidate won the county was in 1976 when Jimmy Carter did so. However, 1988 was somewhat close as Michael Dukakis lost the county by only 5 percentage points due to a persistent drought and farm crisis. Reno County was a prohibition, or "dry" , county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with
80-413: A household in the county was $ 35,510, and the median income for a family was $ 42,643. Males had a median income of $ 31,495 versus $ 21,329 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,520. About 8.10% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over. Reno County is strongly Republican. The last time
100-581: Is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,457 people, 1,113 households, and 611 families residing in the city. The population density was 856.1 inhabitants per square mile (330.5/km). There were 1,207 housing units at an average density of 420.6 per square mile (162.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White , 1.1% African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.3% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.6% of
120-739: Is named for Jesse Reno , a general during the American Civil War. For many millennia , the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America . In 1762, after the French and Indian War , France secretly ceded New France to Spain , per the Treaty of Fontainebleau . In 1802, Spain returned most of
140-463: The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway extended its main line from Herington to Pratt . This main line connected Herington, Ramona , Tampa , Durham , Waldeck , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Groveland , Inman , Medora , Hutchinson , Whiteside , Partridge , Arlington , Langdon , Turon , Preston , Natrona , Pratt . In 1888, this main line was extended to Liberal . Later, this line
160-498: The census of 2000, there were 64,790 people, 25,498 households, and 17,313 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile (20 people/km ). There were 27,625 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.56% White , 2.88% Black or African American , 0.58% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 2.69% from other races , and 1.81% from two or more races. 5.65% of
180-403: The average family size was 2.77. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males. The median income for a household in the city
200-468: The census figures for the townships. 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. Nickerson%E2%80%93South Hutchinson USD 309 Nickerson–South Hutchinson USD 309 is a unified school district headquartered in South Hutchinson, Kansas , United States. The district includes
220-430: The city. The population density was 912.4 inhabitants per square mile (352.3/km). There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 434.8 per square mile (167.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.46% White , 0.79% African American , 0.59% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.23% from other races , and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.32% of
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#1732793048972240-408: The first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pete Murray was elected mayor on May 5, 2014. The community is served by Nickerson–South Hutchinson USD 309 public school district. Reno County, Kansas Reno County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and largest city is Hutchinson . As of the 2020 census , the population was 61,898. The county
260-563: The land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre . In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . In 1867, Reno County was established, named for General Jesse L. Reno . In 1887,
280-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 25,498 households, out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
300-440: The population. There were 1,113 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
320-409: The population. There were 1,143 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and
340-422: Was $ 29,044, and the median income for a family was $ 37,500. Males had a median income of $ 30,820 versus $ 19,779 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,445. About 9.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over. The South Hutchinson government consists of a mayor and five council members, which meets
360-435: Was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,539 people, 1,143 households, and 675 families residing in
380-401: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.00 males. The median income for
400-521: Was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas . This line is called the "Golden State Limited". According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,272 square miles (3,290 km ), of which 1,255 square miles (3,250 km ) is land and 17 square miles (44 km ) (1.3%) is water. It is the third-largest county by area in Kansas. The Hutchinson Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Reno County. As of
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