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HISTORY The community of Hutchinson was founded in 1871, when . Accessed 2007-08-26 . Hutchinson was incorporated on August 15 , 1872 . On wells creating around 15 gas blowholes. An explosion in the downtown area at 10:45 a.m. destroyed two businesses and damaged 26 others. An explosion the next day in a mobile-home park killed two people. The Kansas National Guard was called in to help evacuate parts of the city because of the gas leaks, and a team of specialist searched the entire city for leaks after the evacuation. These events were broadcast on nationally televised news stations around the United States. http://www.accesskansas.org/ksadjutantgeneral/News%20Releases/2001/01-012.htmhttp://www.fema.gov/emanagers/2001/nat020101.shtm http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Hydro/Hutch/ The Hutchinson High School football team (the Salthawks) has had four straight appearances, including three straight wins, in the 6A State Championship Game. They have just been moved down to 5A. GEOGRAPHY Hutchinson is located at (38.065503, -97.923519). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of . of it is land and of it (0.33%) is water. DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the Census of 2000, there were 40,787 people, 16,335 households, and 10,340 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 746.0/km&2 (1,932.6/mi&2). There were 17,693 housing units at an average density of 323.6/km&2 (838.3/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.57% White , 4.28% African American , 0.65% Native American , 0.59% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.65% from Other Races , and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.67% of the population. There were 16,335 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were Married Couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,645, and the median income for a family was $40,094. Males had a median income of $30,994 versus $21,190 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $17,964. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the Poverty Line , including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over. INDUSTRY Salt was discovered in Reno County by Benjamin Blanchard on in Hutchinson, which then produced Rock Salt . That mine is still in use today and is now operated by Hutchinson Salt Company . Cargill and Morton also have evaporative salt plants in Hutchinson. Excavated portions of the mine are used for archival storage of movie and television masters, data tapes, and permanent business records. Underground Vaults & Storage currently houses the masters for '' The Wizard Of Oz '' ( 1939 ), '' Gone With The Wind '' ( 1939 ), and '' Star Wars '', ( 1977 ) among many others.http://www.bellaonline.com/Article.asp?id=1616 The world's largest and longest Grain Elevator was built in Hutchinson in 1961 . Dillon's grocery stores was established in Hutchinson by J.S. Dillon in the 1920s (originated in Sterling, Kansas). Dillon's was bought out by The Kroger Co. in 1983. The company still operates a distribution center and headquarters in town. The Eaton Corporation currently operates a hydraulics plant in Hutchinson. Mike Lowen started Lowen Signs in 1950. Today Lowen Signs is one of the nations leading Realty Sign manufacturers. Lowen Color Graphics Also resides in Hutchinson and is one of the nations largest suppliers of Fleet Truck Graphics TRANSPORTATION
Reno County Area Transit (RCAT)- Public busing system EDUCATION There are three public high schools and two private high schools that serve the Hutchinson area. The largest is 5A Hutchinson High School (USD 308) with an enrollment of around 1400. Buhler High School (enrollment 691, USD 313) draws some students from the city of Hutchinson. Nickerson High School (enrollment 309) also has Hutchinson residents in attendance. Trinity Catholic High School and Central Christian High School are the two small private schools. Middle Schools in the area include Hutchinson Middle School-7, Hutchinson Middle School-8, Prairie Hills Middle School, Trinity Middle School, Reno Valley Middle School, and Central Christian Schools. POINTS OF INTEREST
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