Hardtner, Kansas
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Hardtner is a city located in Barber County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 199.
On June 2, 1929, a tornado struck Hardtner, causing minor damage. The tornado was notable since it moved very slowly, yielding some of the highest quality photographs of a tornado to that date.
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Geography
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Location of Hardtner, Kansas
Hardtner is located at 37°0'48" North, 98°38'56" West (37.013263, -98.648775)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 199 people, 95 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density is 256.1/km² (666.9/mi²). There are 126 housing units at an average density of 162.2/km² (422.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.49% White, 0.00% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 95 households out of which 18.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% are married couples living together, 2.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.09 and the average family size is 2.55.
In the city the population is spread out with 18.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 54 years. For every 100 females there are 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,875, and the median income for a family is $34,038. Males have a median income of $27,083 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,390. 7.5% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- NOAA Photo Library - June 2, 1929 Hardtner, Kansas tornado (http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/historic/nws/wea02209.htm)