Pottawatomie County, Kansas
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| County seat | Westmoreland |
| Largest city | Wamego |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % |
2,233 km² (862 mi²) 2,187 km² (844 mi²) 46 km² (18 mi²), 2.07% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density |
18,209 8/km² (22/mi²) |
| Established | February 20, 1857 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Pottawatomie County (standard abbreviation: PT) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 18,209. The county seat is Westmoreland.
Among the famous natives of Pottawatomie County are Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard and Whizzo the Clown.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,233 km² (862 mi²). 2,187 km² (844 mi²) of it is land and 46 km² (18 mi²) of it (2.07%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Marshall County (north)
- Nemaha County (northeast)
- Jackson County (east)
- Shawnee County (southeast)
- Wabaunsee County (south)
- Riley County (west)
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 18,470 |
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| 1910 | 17,522 | -5.1% | |
| 1920 | 16,154 | -7.8% | |
| 1930 | 15,862 | -1.8% | |
| 1940 | 14,015 | -11.6% | |
| 1950 | 12,344 | -11.9% | |
| 1960 | 11,957 | -3.1% | |
| 1970 | 11,755 | -1.7% | |
| 1980 | 14,782 | 25.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,128 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 18,209 | 12.9% | |
As of the census² of 2000, there were 18,209 people, 6,771 households, and 4,929 families residing in the county. The population density was 8/km² (22/mi²). There were 7,311 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.32% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,771 households out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,176, and the median income for a family was $47,261. Males had a median income of $31,368 versus $23,238 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,785. About 6.40% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Cities and towns
[edit] Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- Wamego, 4,224
- St. Marys, 2,246
- Onaga, 686
- Westmoreland, 643 (county seat)
- St. George, 475
- Emmett, 274
- Belvue, 224
- Louisville, 211
- Olsburg, 185
- Havensville, 147
- Wheaton, 92
Pottawatomie County also contains a small part of the city of Manhattan.
[edit] Townships
Pottawatomie County is divided into twenty-three townships. The city of Manhattan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvue | 05950 | 404 | 4 (11) | 96 (37) | 1 (0) | 1.05% | ||
| Blue | 07550 | 1,802 | 16 (41) | 114 (44) | 14 (5) | 10.66% | ||
| Blue Valley | 07725 | 339 | 3 (8) | 115 (44) | 13 (5) | 9.95% | ||
| Center | 12000 | 104 | 1 (3) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | ||
| Clear Creek | 13800 | 113 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | ||
| Emmett | 21125 | 478 | 6 (16) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.61% | ||
| Grant | 27950 | 293 | 4 (10) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0 % | ||
| Green | 28450 | 188 | 2 (4) | 125 (48) | 14 (5) | 9.91% | ||
| Lincoln | 41000 | 124 | 2 (4) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.18% | ||
| Lone Tree | 42550 | 239 | 3 (7) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | ||
| Louisville | 42950 | 735 | 8 (20) | 95 (37) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | ||
| Mill Creek | 46700 | 1,000 | 9 (24) | 108 (42) | 0 (0) | 0 % | ||
| Pottawatomie | 57250 | 499 | 3 (8) | 155 (60) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | ||
| Rock Creek | 60625 | 653 | 7 (18) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.19% | ||
| St. Clere | 62150 | 83 | 1 (3) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.21% | ||
| St. George | 62225 | 2,629 | 30 (79) | 87 (33) | 1 (1) | 1.69% | ||
| St. Marys | 62425 | 2,789 | 28 (73) | 99 (38) | 1 (0) | 0.60% | ||
| Shannon | 64300 | 235 | 2 (6) | 104 (40) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | ||
| Sherman | 65050 | 126 | 1 (3) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | ||
| Spring Creek | 67475 | 61 | 1 (2) | 103 (40) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | ||
| Union | 72250 | 164 | 2 (5) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | ||
| Vienna | 73875 | 92 | 1 (3) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | ||
| Wamego | 75350 | 5,056 | 100 (260) | 50 (19) | 2 (1) | 3.20% |
[edit] Education
[edit] Unified school districts
- Wamego USD 320
- Kaw Valley USD 321
- Onaga USD 322
- Rock Creek Schools (Westmoreland and St. George) USD 323
[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] External links
- General county information
- County Level Data
