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Hoyt, KS


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Hoyt, Kansas

Hoyt, Kansas, in Jackson county, is 13 miles N of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 61 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 571.

The People and Families of Hoyt

In Hoyt, about 65% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Hoyt is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoyt had a median family income of $46,806.

Hoyt Housing

About 82% of housing units in Hoyt are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Hoyt, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hoyt are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Hoyt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hoyt Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hoyt, KS

Comparing Hoyt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times31
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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