Franklin County, Kansas
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| Franklin County, Kansas | |
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 Location in the state of Kansas |
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| Formed | August 25, 1855 |
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| Seat | Ottawa |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
577 sq mi (1,494 km²) 574 sq mi (1,486 km²) 3 sq mi (7 km²), 0.49% |
| Population - (2005) - Density |
26,247 45.5/sq mi (17.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.franklincoks.org | |
Franklin County (standard abbreviation: FR) is a county located in east-central Kansas, in the central United States. The population was estimated to be 26,247 in the year 2005.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Ottawa.[2] The county is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
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[edit] History
Franklin County was created in 1855 as one of the original counties of the Kansas Territory. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,494 km² (577 mi²), of which 1,486 km² (574 mi²) is land and 7 km² (3 mi²), or 0.49%, is water.[3]
[edit] Major highways
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Douglas County (north)
- Johnson County (northeast)
- Miami County (east)
- Linn County (southeast)
- Anderson County (south)
- Coffey County (southwest)
- Osage County (west)
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,030 |
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| 1870 | 10,385 | 242.7% | |
| 1880 | 16,797 | 61.7% | |
| 1890 | 20,279 | 20.7% | |
| 1900 | 21,354 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 20,884 | -2.2% | |
| 1920 | 21,946 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 22,024 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 20,889 | -5.2% | |
| 1950 | 19,928 | -4.6% | |
| 1960 | 19,548 | -1.9% | |
| 1970 | 20,007 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 22,062 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 21,994 | -0.3% | |
| 2000 | 24,784 | 12.7% | |
Franklin County's population was estimated to be 26,247 in the year 2005, an increase of 1,374, or +5.5%, over the previous five years.[4]
As of the U.S. Census in 2000,GR2 there were 24,784 people, 9,452 households, and 6,720 families residing in the county. The population density was 17/km² (43/mi²). There were 10,229 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.05% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
There were 9,452 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,052, and the median income for a family was $45,197. Males had a median income of $31,223 versus $22,992 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,311. About 5.60% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.40% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Cities and towns
[edit] Incorporated cities
Name and population (2005 estimate):[5]
- Ottawa, 12,597 (county seat)
- Wellsville, 1,631
- Pomona, 942
- Richmond, 514
- Williamsburg, 359
- Princeton, 327
- Lane, 259
- Rantoul, 245
[edit] Unincorporated places
- Centropolis
- Homewood
- LeLoup
- Peoria
- Richter
[edit] Townships
Franklin County is divided into sixteen townships. The city of Ottawa is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.
| Township | FIPS | Population center |
Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) |
Land area km² (mi²) |
Water area km² (mi²) |
Water % | Geographic coordinates |
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| Appanoose | 02075 | 293 | 4 (10) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | ||
| Centropolis | 12475 | 997 | 9 (25) | 105 (41) | 0 (0) | 0.34% | ||
| Cutler | 16900 | Rantoul | 856 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 1 (0) | 0.68% | |
| Franklin | 24375 | Wellsville | 2,552 | 28 (72) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.52% | |
| Greenwood | 28750 | 429 | 5 (14) | 79 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | ||
| Harrison | 30300 | 445 | 6 (16) | 71 (27) | 1 (0) | 0.84% | ||
| Hayes | 30925 | 397 | 5 (13) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.36% | ||
| Homewood | 33000 | 493 | 6 (16) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.26% | ||
| Lincoln | 40700 | 797 | 10 (26) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.31% | ||
| Ohio | 52350 | Princeton | 783 | 7 (19) | 108 (42) | 1 (0) | 1.05% | |
| Ottawa | 53575 | 868 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 0 (0) | 0.33% | ||
| Peoria | 55425 | 626 | 7 (18) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.20% | ||
| Pomona | 57025 | Pomona | 1,174 | 22 (56) | 54 (21) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | |
| Pottawatomie | 57225 | Lane | 669 | 7 (17) | 101 (39) | 0 (0) | 0.46% | |
| Richmond | 59700 | Richmond | 812 | 9 (23) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.50% | |
| Williamsburg | 79325 | Williamsburg | 672 | 5 (12) | 145 (56) | 1 (1) | 0.95% | |
| Sources: [3]Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files. U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. | ||||||||
[edit] Education
[edit] Unified school districts
- West Franklin USD 287 (Web site)
- Central Heights USD 288 (Web site)
- Wellsville USD 289 (Web site)
- Ottawa USD 290 (Web site)
[edit] Colleges and universities
- Ottawa University, Ottawa
- Neosho County Community College (branch campus), Ottawa
[edit] See also
Information on this and other counties in Kansas
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of Kansas county name etymologies
- Kansas locations by per capita income
Other information for Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of unified school districts in Kansas
- List of colleges and universities in Kansas
[edit] References
- See also: Geographic references and United States Census, 2000
- ^ Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Annual estimates of the population through 2005-07-01. Released 2006-03-16.
- ^ An additional source of county seats by state is Campbell's List.
- ^ a b Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files. U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division.
- ^ Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Annual estimates of the population through 2005-07-01. Released 2006-03-16. Five year change is from 2000-07-01 to 2005-07-01.
- ^ Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Annual estimates of the population through 2005-07-01. Released 2006-06-21.
[edit] External links
Official sites
Additional information
| Metropolitan area of Kansas City |  |
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| Central City: Kansas City, Missouri Largest cities (over 100,000 in 2000): Independence • Kansas City, Kansas • Olathe • Overland Park Medium-sized cities (10,000 to 100,000 in 2000): Blue Springs • Belton • Excelsior Springs • Gladstone • Grandview • Lansing • Leawood • Leavenworth • Lee's Summit • Lenexa • Liberty •Merriam •Ottawa • Prairie Village • Raymore • Raytown • Shawnee Counties: Jackson • Clay • Cass • Platte • Lafayette • Ray • Clinton • Bates • Caldwell • Johnson • Wyandotte • Leavenworth • Miami • Franklin • Linn |
