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Hoyt, KS
City in Jackson County, Kansas.
Population
935
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,992
ZIP codes
0
Hoyt and its ZIP codes
Hoyt at a glance
- Hoyt is about 55 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,364 a year, 4% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,300 (22% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,023 a month.
Local data for Hoyt, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoyt, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,364
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$1,023/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (169), Italian Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Hoyt.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,341
4,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $10,756 per person
How people get to work
Hoyt, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoyt, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoyt, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Hoyt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayettaCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MeridenCity | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| DenisonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| OzawkieCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DeliaCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley FallsCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| TopekaCity | 15 mi | 61.9 |
| HoltonCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| RossvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| WillardCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| EmmettCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| CirclevilleCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| St. MarysCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoyt, KS in?
- Hoyt is in Jackson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Hoyt, KS?
- About 935 people live in Hoyt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoyt?
- Nearby places include Mayetta (6.1 mi), Meriden (8.6 mi), Denison (11 mi), Ozawkie (13 mi), Silver Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023