Washington County, Kansas
| Washington County, Kansas | |
|---|---|
 Location in the state of Kansas | |
 Kansas's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | February 20, 1857 |
| Seat | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 898.84 sq mi (2,328 km2) |
| • Land | 898.46 sq mi (2,327 km2) |
| • Water | 0.38 sq mi (1 km2), 0.04% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 5,799 |
| • Density | 6.7/sq mi (2.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | washingtoncountyks.net |
Washington County (standard abbreviation: WS) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 5,799.[1] Its county seat and largest town is the city of Washington.[2]
History
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed north to south through Washington County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever does occur).[3][4]
Law and government
Washington County was a prohibition, or "dry", county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.[5]
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 898.84 square miles (2,328.0 km2), of which 898.46 square miles (2,327.0 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2) (or 0.04%) is water.[6]
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County, Nebraska (north)
- Gage County, Nebraska (northeast)
- Marshall County (east)
- Riley County (southeast)
- Clay County (south)
- Cloud County (southwest)
- Republic County (west)
- Thayer County, Nebraska (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 383 | ||
| 1870 | 4,081 | 965.5% | |
| 1880 | 14,910 | 265.4% | |
| 1890 | 22,894 | 53.5% | |
| 1900 | 21,963 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 20,229 | −7.9% | |
| 1920 | 17,984 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 17,112 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 15,921 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,977 | −18.5% | |
| 1960 | 10,739 | −17.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,249 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,543 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,073 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,483 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,799 | −10.6% | |
| Est. 2012 | 5,758 | [7] | −0.7% |
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 6,483 people, 2,673 households, and 1,780 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 3,142 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.90% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,673 households out of which 26.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% were married couples living together, 4.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 31.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 25.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 100.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,363, and the median income for a family was $37,260. Males had a median income of $25,074 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,515. About 7.30% of families and 10.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- Washington, 1,162 (county seat)
- Hanover, 603
- Clifton, 516, of which a portion lies in Clay County
- Linn, 395
- Greenleaf, 333
- Haddam, 160
- Morrowville, 159
- Barnes, 144
- Palmer, 102
- Mahaska, 101
- Vining, 56, of which a portion lies in Clay County
- Hollenberg, 29
Unincorporated community
Townships
Washington County is divided into twenty-five townships. The city of Washington 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 (/sq mi) |
Land area km² (sq mi) | Water area km² (sq mi) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 04275 | 233 | 3 (6) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°41′59″N 96°51′41″W / 39.69972°N 96.86139°W | |
| Brantford | 08250 | 91 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°42′0″N 97°19′19″W / 39.70000°N 97.32194°W | |
| Charleston | 12625 | 99 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°52′36″N 96°58′54″W / 39.87667°N 96.98167°W | |
| Clifton | 14225 | 459 | 5 (13) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°35′19″N 97°18′11″W / 39.58861°N 97.30306°W | |
| Coleman | 14750 | 64 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°46′39″N 97°11′24″W / 39.77750°N 97.19000°W | |
| Farmington | 23275 | 192 | 2 (5) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°51′52″N 97°6′1″W / 39.86444°N 97.10028°W | |
| Franklin | 24525 | 139 | 2 (4) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.24% | 39°57′33″N 96°59′20″W / 39.95917°N 96.98889°W | |
| Grant | 28175 | 25 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°46′24″N 97°19′21″W / 39.77333°N 97.32250°W | |
| Greenleaf | 28650 | 450 | 5 (13) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°42′33″N 96°59′5″W / 39.70917°N 96.98472°W | |
| Haddam | 29425 | 246 | 3 (7) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°51′51″N 97°18′28″W / 39.86417°N 97.30778°W | |
| Hanover | 29900 | 884 | 9 (25) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°52′54″N 96°52′10″W / 39.88167°N 96.86944°W | |
| Highland | 32025 | 22 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.45% | 39°57′16″N 97°5′30″W / 39.95444°N 97.09167°W | |
| Independence | 33950 | 169 | 2 (5) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°57′28″N 96°51′50″W / 39.95778°N 96.86389°W | |
| Kimeo | 36850 | 75 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°36′11″N 96°57′57″W / 39.60306°N 96.96583°W | |
| Lincoln | 41250 | 84 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°37′2″N 96°51′12″W / 39.61722°N 96.85333°W | |
| Linn | 41450 | 599 | 6 (17) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°41′5″N 97°5′16″W / 39.68472°N 97.08778°W | |
| Little Blue | 41500 | 93 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | 39°46′38″N 96°51′59″W / 39.77722°N 96.86639°W | |
| Logan | 42300 | 109 | 1 (3) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°47′11″N 96°57′56″W / 39.78639°N 96.96556°W | |
| Lowe | 43025 | 76 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°57′29″N 97°12′5″W / 39.95806°N 97.20139°W | |
| Mill Creek | 46750 | 274 | 3 (8) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°52′4″N 97°11′20″W / 39.86778°N 97.18889°W | |
| Sheridan | 64775 | 119 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°37′3″N 97°11′19″W / 39.61750°N 97.18861°W | |
| Sherman | 65125 | 249 | 3 (7) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°37′2″N 97°6′3″W / 39.61722°N 97.10083°W | |
| Strawberry | 68550 | 130 | 1 (4) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°41′32″N 97°12′30″W / 39.69222°N 97.20833°W | |
| Union | 72475 | 161 | 2 (5) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°57′58″N 97°19′30″W / 39.96611°N 97.32500°W | |
| Washington | 75850 | 218 | 2 (6) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°47′12″N 97°4′38″W / 39.78667°N 97.07722°W |
Education
The county is served by:
Washington County Schools USD 108
The superintendent is Michael D. Stegman.[10] It includes:[10]
- West Elementary School (Principal:Ron Scott[11])
- East Elementary School (Principal: Ron Scott[11])
- Washington County Junior High/High School (Principal: Phil Wilson[12]).
See also
Information on this and other counties in Kansas
- List of counties in Kansas
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Kansas
- 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
References
- ↑ "2010 County Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - Marion County Commission calls out Legislative Leadership on Pipeline Deal; April 18, 2010.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - TransCanada inspecting pipeline; December 10, 2010.
- ↑ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
- ↑ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ↑ U.S. County 2012 Estimated Census; census.gov
- ↑ U.S. Decennial Census; census.gov
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 108, Washington County Schools USD. "Washington County". Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Schools, West Elementary and East Elementary. "Elementary Personnel". Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ↑ School, Washington County Junior High/High School. "Personnel". Retrieved 2009-05-31.
Further reading
- History of the State of Kansas; William G. Cutler; A.T. Andreas Publisher; 1883. (Online HTML eBook)
- Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W. Blackmar; Standard Publishing Co; 944 / 955 / 824 pages; 1912. (Volume1 - Download 54MB PDF eBook),(Volume2 - Download 53MB PDF eBook), (Volume3 - Download 33MB PDF eBook)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Washington County, Kansas. |
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- Maps
- Washington County Map, KDOT
- Kansas Highway Map, KDOT
- Kansas Railroad Map, KDOT
- Kansas School District Boundary Map, KSDE
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