Washington County, Kansas
Encyclopedia
Washington County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Kansas
. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 5,799. Its county seat
and largest town is the city of Washington
.
(Phase II) was constructed north to south through Washington County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).
, 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.
As of the census
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.
. 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.
Maps
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 5,799. Its 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....
and largest town is the city of Washington
Washington, Kansas
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,131.-Geography:Washington is...
.
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing PipelineKeystone Pipeline
The Keystone Pipeline System is a pipeline system to transport synthetic crude oil and diluted bitumen from the Athabasca Oil Sands in northeastern Alberta, Canada to multiple destinations in the United States, which include refineries in Illinois, Cushing oil distribution hub in Oklahoma, and...
(Phase II) was constructed north to south through Washington County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).
Law and government
Washington County was 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 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.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 898.84 square miles (2,328 km²), of which 898.46 square miles (2,327 km²) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.38 square mile (0.9841954818 km²) (or 0.04%) is water.Adjacent counties
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(northwest)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,483 people, 2,673 households, and 1,780 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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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
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.65% 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 2,673 households out of which 26.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% were married couples
Marriage
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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
Per capita income
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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.
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- WashingtonWashington, KansasWashington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,131.-Geography:Washington is...
, 1,162 (county seat) - HanoverHanover, KansasHanover is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 682.-Geography:Hanover is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 653...
, 603 - CliftonClifton, KansasClifton is a city in Washington and Clay counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 554.-Geography:...
, 516, of which a portion lies in Clay CountyClay County, KansasClay County is a county located in North Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 8,535... - LinnLinn, KansasLinn is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 410.-Geography:Linn is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 425 people,...
, 395 - GreenleafGreenleaf, KansasGreenleaf is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 331.-Geography:Greenleaf is located at...
, 333 - HaddamHaddam, KansasHaddam is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It is named after Haddam, Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 104.-Geography:Haddam is located at...
, 160 - MorrowvilleMorrowville, KansasMorrowville is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 155.-Geography:Morrowville is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Area attractions:*...
, 159 - BarnesBarnes, KansasBarnes is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 159.-Geography:Barnes is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152...
, 144 - PalmerPalmer, KansasPalmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 111.-Geography:Palmer is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 108...
, 102 - MahaskaMahaska, KansasMahaska is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 83.-Geography:Mahaska is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 107...
, 101 - ViningVining, KansasVining is a city in Clay and Washington counties in Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 45.-Geography:Vining is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles , all land...
, 56, of which a portion lies in Clay CountyClay County, KansasClay County is a county located in North Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 8,535... - HollenbergHollenberg, KansasHollenberg is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 21.-Geography:Hollenberg is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were...
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Townships
Washington County is divided into twenty-five townshipsCivil township
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. The city of Washington
Washington, Kansas
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,131.-Geography:Washington is...
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 | |
| Brantford | 08250 | 91 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°42′0"N 97°19′19"W | |
| Charleston | 12625 | 99 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°52′36"N 96°58′54"W | |
| Clifton | 14225 | 459 | 5 (13) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°35′19"N 97°18′11"W | |
| Coleman | 14750 | 64 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°46′39"N 97°11′24"W | |
| Farmington | 23275 | 192 | 2 (5) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°51′52"N 97°6′1"W | |
| Franklin | 24525 | 139 | 2 (4) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.24% | 39°57′33"N 96°59′20"W | |
| Grant | 28175 | 25 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°46′24"N 97°19′21"W | |
| Greenleaf | 28650 | 450 | 5 (13) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°42′33"N 96°59′5"W | |
| Haddam | 29425 | 246 | 3 (7) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°51′51"N 97°18′28"W | |
| Hanover | 29900 | 884 | 9 (25) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°52′54"N 96°52′10"W | |
| Highland | 32025 | 22 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.45% | 39°57′16"N 97°5′30"W | |
| Independence | 33950 | 169 | 2 (5) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°57′28"N 96°51′50"W | |
| Kimeo | 36850 | 75 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°36′11"N 96°57′57"W | |
| Lincoln | 41250 | 84 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°37′2"N 96°51′12"W | |
| Linn | 41450 | 599 | 6 (17) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°41′5"N 97°5′16"W | |
| Little Blue | 41500 | 93 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | 39°46′38"N 96°51′59"W | |
| Logan | 42300 | 109 | 1 (3) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°47′11"N 96°57′56"W | |
| Lowe | 43025 | 76 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°57′29"N 97°12′5"W | |
| Mill Creek | 46750 | 274 | 3 (8) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°52′4"N 97°11′20"W | |
| Sheridan | 64775 | 119 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°37′3"N 97°11′19"W | |
| Sherman | 65125 | 249 | 3 (7) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°37′2"N 97°6′3"W | |
| Strawberry | 68550 | 130 | 1 (4) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | 39°41′32"N 97°12′30"W | |
| Union | 72475 | 161 | 2 (5) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°57′58"N 97°19′30"W | |
| Washington | 75850 | 218 | 2 (6) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°47′12"N 97°4′38"W |
Education
The county is served by:Washington County Schools USD 108
The superintendent is Michael D. Stegman. It includes:- West Elementary School (Principal:Ron Scott)
- East Elementary School (Principal: Ron Scott)
- Washington County Junior High/High School (Principal: Phil Wilson).
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
OfficialMaps
- Washington County Map, KDOT
- Kansas Highway Map, KDOT
- Kansas Railroad Map, KDOT
- Kansas School District Boundary Map, KSDE