Waldo Township, Russell County, Kansas
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Waldo Township is a township
in Russell County
, Kansas
, United States
. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 78.
in 1904.
region of the Great Plains
. The Saline River
flows windingly east through the far southern part of the township. One of its tributaries, Paradise Creek, flows southeast through the southwestern part of the township to its confluence with the Saline. One of Paradise Creek's tributaries, Boswell Creek, runs east through the same area to its confluence with the creek. Another Saline tributary, Wolf Creek, flows southeast through the township's northeastern corner, met by its West Fork which runs generally east across the northern part of the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, Waldo Township occupies an area of 72.04 square miles (186.6 km²) of which 71.90 square miles (186.2 km²) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.4 km²) is water. Located in north-central Russell County, it includes the city of Waldo
, which is located in the northwestern corner of the township, and it borders Osborne County
's Valley and Jackson Townships to the north, Luray Township
to the east, Center
and Russell Township
s to the south, and Paradise Township
to the west.
was 1.1 people per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 1.1 per square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.7% White
and 1.3% American Indian
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.0% of the population.
There were 36 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples
living together, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17, and the average family size was 2.86.
In the township, the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males age 18 and over.
399, based in Natoma, Kansas
, in the west and USD 299, based in Sylvan Grove, Kansas
, in the east. Portions of southern Waldo Township lie in USD 407, based in Russell
.
and Kansas Highway 18 (K-18)
run concurrently east-west through the township's far northern portion, connecting to a network of mostly unpaved county roads laid out in a rough grid. A paved road, Bunker Hill-Luray Road, runs north-south through the southeastern part of the township, then turns east and exits 4 miles south of K-18.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Russell County
Russell County, Kansas
Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 6,970 for the 2010 census...
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 78.
History
Waldo Township was organized from part of Fairview TownshipFairview Township, Russell County, Kansas
Fairview Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 466.-History:Waldo Township was organized from part of Fairview Township in 1904...
in 1904.
Geography
The center of Waldo Township is located at 39°03′00"N 98°45′46"W (39.0500113, -98.7628561) at an elevation of 1,785 feet (544 m). The township lies in the Smoky HillsSmoky Hills
The Smoky Hills are an upland region of hills in the central Great Plains of North America. They are located in the central United States, encompassing north-central Kansas and a small portion of south-central Nebraska. The hills are a dissected plain covered by tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie...
region of the Great Plains
Great Plains
The Great Plains are a broad expanse of flat land, much of it covered in prairie, steppe and grassland, which lies west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada. This area covers parts of the U.S...
. The Saline River
Saline River (Kansas)
The Saline River is a tributary of the Smoky Hill River in the central Great Plains of North America. The entire length of the river lies in the U.S. state of Kansas. The river takes its name from the French translation of its Native name Ne Miskua, referring to its salty content.-Geography:The...
flows windingly east through the far southern part of the township. One of its tributaries, Paradise Creek, flows southeast through the southwestern part of the township to its confluence with the Saline. One of Paradise Creek's tributaries, Boswell Creek, runs east through the same area to its confluence with the creek. Another Saline tributary, Wolf Creek, flows southeast through the township's northeastern corner, met by its West Fork which runs generally east across the northern part of the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Waldo Township occupies an area of 72.04 square miles (186.6 km²) of which 71.90 square miles (186.2 km²) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.4 km²) is water. Located in north-central Russell County, it includes the city of Waldo
Waldo, Kansas
Waldo is a city in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 30.-History:The Union Town Company established the town of Waldo on October 1, 1888, having acquired 280 acres of land on a line of the Union Pacific Railroad. The community grew over the...
, which is located in the northwestern corner of the township, and it borders Osborne County
Osborne County, Kansas
Osborne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,858. The largest city and county seat is Osborne.-19th century:...
's Valley and Jackson Townships to the north, Luray Township
Luray Township, Russell County, Kansas
Luray Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 258.-History:Luray Township was organized from part of Fairview Township in 1906.-Geography:...
to the east, Center
Center Township, Russell County, Kansas
Center Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 221.-Geography:...
and Russell Township
Russell Township, Russell County, Kansas
Russell Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 82.-History:...
s to the south, and Paradise Township
Paradise Township, Russell County, Kansas
Paradise Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 166.-Geography:...
to the west.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 78 people, 36 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population densityPopulation density
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was 1.1 people per square mile (0.4/km²). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 1.1 per square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.7% White
White American
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and 1.3% American Indian
Native Americans in the United States
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.0% of the population.
There were 36 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17, and the average family size was 2.86.
In the township, the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males age 18 and over.
Education
The majority of the township is split between Unified School District (USD)Unified school district
A unified school district or unit school district is a school district which includes both primary school and high school under the same district control....
399, based in Natoma, Kansas
Natoma, Kansas
Natoma is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 335.-History:Natoma was established in 1888, named after an American Indian railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born." The first post office had opened under the name...
, in the west and USD 299, based in Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Sylvan Grove is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 279.-Geography:Sylvan Grove is located at...
, in the east. Portions of southern Waldo Township lie in USD 407, based in Russell
Russell, Kansas
Russell is the most populous city in and county seat of Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,506.-History:...
.
Transportation
U.S. Route 281U.S. Route 281
U.S. Route 281 is a north–south United States highway. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route....
and Kansas Highway 18 (K-18)
K-18 (Kansas highway)
K-18 is a primarily east–west state highway running between US-24 and I-70 in north central Kansas.-Route description:K-18 begins near the town of Bogue in Graham County as it branches off to the south from US-24...
run concurrently east-west through the township's far northern portion, connecting to a network of mostly unpaved county roads laid out in a rough grid. A paved road, Bunker Hill-Luray Road, runs north-south through the southeastern part of the township, then turns east and exits 4 miles south of K-18.