Neosho County, Kansas
Encyclopedia
Neosho County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Kansas
. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 16,512. The county seat
is Erie
.
, county until 1998, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
of 2000, there were 16,997 people, 6,739 households, and 4,683 families residing in the county. The population density
was 30 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,461 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.90% White
, 0.87% Black
or African American
, 0.98% Native American
, 0.32% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 1.05% from other races
, and 1.86% from two or more races. 2.91% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,739 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,167, and the median income for a family was $38,532. Males had a median income of $26,906 versus $19,387 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,539. About 10.00% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over.
. The city of Chanute
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.
General county information
County Level Data
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County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 16,512. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Erie
Erie, Kansas
Erie is a city in and the county seat of Neosho County, Kansas, United States, and situated in the valley of the Neosho River, about a mile Northeast of the river...
.
Law and government
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry"Dry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
, county until 1998, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 578.02 square miles (1,497.1 km²), of which 571.75 square miles (1,480.8 km²) (or 98.92%) is land and 6.27 square miles (16.2 km²) (or 1.08%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Allen CountyAllen County, KansasAllen County is a county located in southeast Kansas, in the central United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 13,371...
(north) - Bourbon CountyBourbon County, KansasBourbon County is a county located in Southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 15,173...
(northeast) - Crawford CountyCrawford County, KansasCrawford County is a county located in southeastern Kansas in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 39,134. Its county seat is Girard, and its most populous city is Pittsburg. The county was named in honor of Samuel J. Crawford, Governor of Kansas...
(east) - Labette CountyLabette County, KansasLabette County is a county located in southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 21,607. Its county seat is Oswego, and its most populous city is Parsons...
(south) - Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, KansasMontgomery County is a county located in southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 35,471. Its county seat is Independence, and its most populous city is Coffeyville. The Coffeyville Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Montgomery...
(southwest) - Wilson CountyWilson County, KansasWilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 9,409...
(west) - Woodson CountyWoodson County, KansasWoodson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,309...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 16,997 people, 6,739 households, and 4,683 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 30 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,461 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.90% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.87% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.98% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.86% from two or more races. 2.91% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 6,739 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,167, and the median income for a family was $38,532. Males had a median income of $26,906 versus $19,387 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,539. About 10.00% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- ChanuteChanute, KansasChanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,119...
, 9,043 - ErieErie, KansasErie is a city in and the county seat of Neosho County, Kansas, United States, and situated in the valley of the Neosho River, about a mile Northeast of the river...
, 1,173 - St. PaulSt. Paul, KansasSt. Paul is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. It had a population of 646 at the 2000 census.-History:Father John Schoemakers, S.J. founded Osage Mission on April 28, 1847. Called the "Apostle to the Osage" and the "Father of civilization in Southeast Kansas," he served for 36 years...
, 653 - ThayerThayer, KansasThayer is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 497.-Geography:Thayer is located at...
, 499 - GalesburgGalesburg, KansasGalesburg is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Galesburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, 149 - StarkStark, KansasStark is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.- History :The Stark High School building was used from 1929 to 1987 until the school district was fully consolidated with another...
, 105 - EarltonEarlton, KansasEarlton is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The population was 80 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Earlton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, 80
Unincorporated places
- Kimball
- Leanna
- Morehead
- Odense
- Rollin
- Shaw
- South Mound
- Urbana
Townships
Neosho County is divided into twelve townshipsCivil township
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. The city of Chanute
Chanute, Kansas
Chanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,119...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek | 06675 | 456 | 4 (10) | 124 (48) | 1 (0) | 0.47% | 37°40′58"N 95°17′52"W | |
| Canville | 10525 | 571 | 5 (12) | 124 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.34% | 37°36′26"N 95°27′28"W | |
| Centerville | 12375 | 564 | 5 (12) | 123 (48) | 1 (0) | 0.93% | 37°30′49"N 95°17′51"W | |
| Chetopa | 12975 | 894 | 7 (19) | 124 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.40% | 37°30′38"N 95°27′30"W | |
| Erie | 21525 | 1,524 | 12 (32) | 123 (47) | 1 (1) | 1.17% | 37°35′8"N 95°16′21"W | |
| Grant | 27800 | 384 | 3 (8) | 125 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.19% | 37°40′54"N 95°10′12"W | |
| Ladore | 37600 | 401 | 3 (9) | 121 (47) | 3 (1) | 2.69% | 37°25′38"N 95°18′21"W | |
| Lincoln | 40875 | 345 | 3 (7) | 123 (47) | 2 (1) | 1.29% | 37°25′47"N 95°9′12"W | |
| Mission | 47250 | 927 | 8 (20) | 119 (46) | 5 (2) | 3.97% | 37°30′59"N 95°10′9"W | |
| Shiloh | 65300 | 297 | 2 (6) | 125 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.25% | 37°25′56"N 95°27′38"W | |
| Tioga | 70650 | 885 | 8 (21) | 109 (42) | 1 (1) | 1.21% | 37°41′42"N 95°27′19"W | |
| Walnut Grove | 75175 | 338 | 3 (7) | 125 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.11% | 37°35′40"N 95°10′12"W |
Unified school districts
- Erie-Galesburg CUSD 101 (Web site) is a consolidated school districtSchool districtSchool districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
located entirely within the county and serves the communities of ErieErie, KansasErie is a city in and the county seat of Neosho County, Kansas, United States, and situated in the valley of the Neosho River, about a mile Northeast of the river...
, GalesburgGalesburg, KansasGalesburg is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Galesburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, StarkStark, KansasStark is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.- History :The Stark High School building was used from 1929 to 1987 until the school district was fully consolidated with another...
. The schools of St. PaulSt. Paul, KansasSt. Paul is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. It had a population of 646 at the 2000 census.-History:Father John Schoemakers, S.J. founded Osage Mission on April 28, 1847. Called the "Apostle to the Osage" and the "Father of civilization in Southeast Kansas," he served for 36 years...
transferred from this district to Chetopa USD 505 effective July 1, 2005. - Cherokee USD 247 (Web site) is a 300 square miles (777 km²) school district primarily covering portions of CrawfordCrawford County, KansasCrawford County is a county located in southeastern Kansas in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 39,134. Its county seat is Girard, and its most populous city is Pittsburg. The county was named in honor of Samuel J. Crawford, Governor of Kansas...
and CherokeeCherokee County, KansasCherokee County is a county located in Southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 21,603. Its county seat is Columbus, and its most populous city is Baxter Springs...
counties, but also includes small portions of LabetteLabette County, KansasLabette County is a county located in southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 21,607. Its county seat is Oswego, and its most populous city is Parsons...
and Neosho counties. - Chanute Public Schools USD 413 (Web site)
- Chetopa-St. Paul USD 505 (Web site)
- Cherryvale-Thayer USD 447
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
OfficialGeneral county information
County Level Data
Maps
- 2000 Neosho County Map, KDOT
- 2011 Kansas Highway Map, KDOT
- 2011 Kansas Railroad Map, KDOT
- 2005 Kansas School District Boundary Map, KSDE