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Hamilton, Kansas

Hamilton, Kansas
City
Water Tower
Water Tower
Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°58′52″N 96°9′45″W / 37.98111°N 96.16250°W / 37.98111; -96.16250Coordinates: 37°58′52″N 96°9′45″W / 37.98111°N 96.16250°W / 37.98111; -96.16250
Country United States
State Kansas
County Greenwood
Area
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,099 ft (335 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 268
 • Estimate (2015) 252
 • Density 860/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66853
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-29675
GNIS feature ID 0474437

Hamilton is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 268.

Hamilton was founded about 1879. The city was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury.

Hamilton was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Hamilton is located at 37°58′52″N 96°9′45″W / 37.98111°N 96.16250°W / 37.98111; -96.16250 (37.981244, -96.162605). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all of it land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hamilton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

As of the census of 2010, there were 268 people, 117 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 864.5 inhabitants per square mile (333.8/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 519.4 per square mile (200.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 2.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.


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