Washington County, Kansas

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For counties with a similar name, see Washington County (disambiguation).
Washington County, Kansas
Map of Kansas highlighting Washington County
Location in the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location in the U.S.
Founded February 20, 1857
Named for George Washington
Seat Washington
Largest city Washington
Area
 • Total 899 sq mi (2,328 km2)
 • Land 895 sq mi (2,318 km2)
 • Water 3.9 sq mi (10 km2), 0.4%
Population
 • (2010) 5,799
 • Density 6.5/sq mi (3/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website washingtoncountyks.gov

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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 city is 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 U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 899 square miles (2,330 km2), of which 895 square miles (2,320 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2) (0.4%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

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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. 2014 5,598 [7] −3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]
Age pyramid

As of the census[12] 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.

Education

The county is served by:

Washington County Schools USD 108

The superintendent is Michael D. Stegman.[13] It includes:[13]

  • West Elementary School (Principal:Ron Scott[14])
  • East Elementary School (Principal: Ron Scott[14])
  • Washington County Junior High/High School (Principal: Phil Wilson[15]).

Communities

2005 KDOT Map of Washington County from KDOT (map legend)

Cities

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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.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Brantford 08250 91 1 (3) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Charleston 12625 99 1 (3) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.03% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Clifton 14225 459 5 (13) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Coleman 14750 64 1 (2) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Farmington 23275 192 2 (5) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Franklin 24525 139 2 (4) 92 (36) 0 (0) 0.24% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Grant 28175 25 0 (1) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Greenleaf 28650 450 5 (13) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Haddam 29425 246 3 (7) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Hanover 29900 884 9 (25) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.05% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Highland 32025 22 0 (1) 92 (36) 0 (0) 0.45% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Independence 33950 169 2 (5) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.03% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Kimeo 36850 75 1 (2) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Lincoln 41250 84 1 (2) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Linn 41450 599 6 (17) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.03% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Little Blue 41500 93 1 (3) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.09% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Logan 42300 109 1 (3) 92 (36) 0 (0) 0.05% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Lowe 43025 76 1 (2) 92 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Mill Creek 46750 274 3 (8) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Sheridan 64775 119 1 (3) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Sherman 65125 249 3 (7) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Strawberry 68550 130 1 (4) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Union 72475 161 2 (5) 92 (36) 0 (0) 0.04% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Washington 75850 218 2 (6) 91 (35) 0 (0) 0.04% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

See also

References

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  3. ↑ Keystone Pipeline - Marion County Commission calls out Legislative Leadership on Pipeline Deal; April 18, 2010.
  4. ↑ Keystone Pipeline - TransCanada inspecting pipeline; December 10, 2010.
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Further reading

External links

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