Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bunker Hill has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[10]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 103 people, 44 households, and 21 families in Bunker Hill.^[11][12] The population density was 74.3 per square mile (28.7/km²). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 42.6 per square mile (16.4/km²).^[12][13] The racial makeup was 99.03% (102) white or European American (99.03% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.97% (1) from two or more races.^[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.^[15]

Of the 44 households, 15.9% had children under the age of 18; 36.4% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.5% of households consisted of individuals and 36.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[12] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 4.3.^[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.6% of the population.^[17]

22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 15.5% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males.^[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.^[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,924) and the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $39,631).^[18] Males had a median income of $45,729 (+/- $16,059) versus $16,154 (+/- $6,108) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,250 (+/- $18,322).^[19] Approximately, 12.5% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those ages 65 or over.^[20][21]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 95 people, 47 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 67.9 inhabitants per square mile (26.2/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 47.1 per square mile (18.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% from some other race. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 1.1% of the population.^[22]

There were 47 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.3% were non-families. 53.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 42.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02, and the average family size was 3.00.^[22]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males age 18 and over.^[22]

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $37,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,661. 4.2% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.^[22]

2000 census

As of the census^[23] of 2000, there were 101 people, 51 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 73.2 inhabitants per square mile (28.3/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 49.3 per square mile (19.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.93% of the population.

There were 51 households, out of which 13.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the city the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 1.0% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 37.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

Transportation

Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 run concurrently east-west a mile south of the city.^[8] Bunker Hill-Luray Road, a paved county road, runs north–south along the city's western edge.^[27]

Union Pacific Railroad operates one freight rail line, its Kansas Pacific (KP) Line, through Bunker Hill. The line runs east–west through the community.^[28]

Utilities

Western Electric provides electricity to local residents. Rural Telephone provides landline telephone service, and Nex-Tech offers cable television and internet access.^[29] Most residents use natural gas for heating fuel; service is provided by Midwest Energy, Inc.^[29]

Points of interest

The Bunker Hill Museum, located in an old limestone church one block east of Main Street, displays documents and artifacts from the community's history.^[32]

In popular culture and the arts

Bunker Hill is the setting and namesake of the 2008 film Bunker Hill.^[33]