Halstead is a city in Harvey County,

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, United States. Halstead was named in honor of Murat Halstead, a respected

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correspondent and newspaper editor. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,179.

History

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

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. In 1854, the

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was organized, then in 1861

became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded. Halstead was laid out in 1873. The first post office at Halstead was established in April 1873. Halstead was incorporated as a city in 1877. Arthur Hertzler, the "Horse-and-Buggy Doctor," devoted much of his life and energies to the medical environment of Halstead, founding the Hertzler Hospital, a clinic and hospital for the area residents, later known as the Halstead Hospital.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Halstead has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,179 people, 831 households, and 565 families in Halstead. The population density was 1,616.5 per square mile (624.1/km). There were 914 housing units at an average density of 678.0 per square mile (261.8/km). The racial makeup was 92.06% (2,006)

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(90.0%

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), 0.55% (12)

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, 0.23% (5) Native American or

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, 0.05% (1) Asian, 0.09% (2)

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, 0.73% (16) from other races, and 6.29% (137) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 4.68% (102) of the population. 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. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.0% of the population. 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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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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). 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). Approximately, 13.5% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the

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, including 25.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 2,085 people, 825 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 917 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.7%

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, 0.5%

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, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races.

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

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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

of 2000, there were 1,873 people, 760 households, and 528 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 849 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.7%

, 0.2%

, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races.

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

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

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for the city was $20,252. About 2.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the

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

Area events

* Halstead Old Settlers.

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, opening the Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot on March 18, 1995. The museum preserves Halstead history and features exhibits detailing the founding and naming of Halstead, local Mennonite Heritage, the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing, and the lives of local historic figures such as Bernard Warkentin and Arthur E. Hertzler. The museum also features the original "swan boat" from the 1955 film ''Picnic'', which was primarily filmed in Halstead.

Parks and recreation

* Scout Park * Riverside Park * Williams Park

Education

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

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in Halstead. * Halstead Middle School in Halstead. * Bentley Primary School in

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Media

Films

* ''

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'' (1955) - An ex-college football star turned drifter arrives in a small Kansas town on Labor Day. The picnic scene was filmed in the Riverside Park on the north side of Halstead. * ''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.TV Movie - The Parade
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Notable people

:''See also List of people from Harvey County, Kansas'' * Jim Roper,

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driver *

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basketball coach * Arthur E. Hertzler, who practiced medicine in Halstead for 50 years and founded the Halstead Hospital

Gallery

Historic Images of Halstead
Special Photo Collections at

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Library Image:Newhertzlersign.jpg, Halstead city limits in 2007 Image:Oldhertzlersign.jpg, Sign north of city in 2007

References

External links

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Halstead - Directory of Public Officials
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