Winterset Township, Russell County, Kansas
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Winterset Township is a township
in Russell County
, Kansas
, United States
. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 67.
region of the Great Plains
. The Smoky Hill River
runs through the township, entering its west-central part, flowing windingly northeast, and then exiting through the township's northeast corner.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, Winterset Township comprises an area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km²) of which 35.98 square miles (93.2 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.1 km²) is water. Forming the southwest corner of Russell County, the township contains no incorporated
settlements and borders Big Creek Township
to the north, Grant Township
to the northeast, Lincoln Township
to the east, Barton County
's Fairview Township
to the south, Rush County
's Pleasantdale Township to the southwest, and Ellis County
's Freedom
and Victoria Township
s to the west.
was 1.9 people per square mile (0.7/km²). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 0.83 per square mile (0.32/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.5% White and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.
There were 30 households out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a male householder with no wife present, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.46.
In the township, the population was spread out with 14.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 7.5% from 25 to 44, 40.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.5 males.
407, Russell County Schools.
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
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. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 67.
Geography
The center of Winterset Township is located at 38°44′24"N 98°59′08"W (38.7400119, -98.9856462) at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 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 Smoky Hill River
Smoky Hill River
The Smoky Hill River is a river in the central Great Plains of North America, running through the U.S. states of Colorado and Kansas.-Names:The Smoky Hill gets its name from the Smoky Hills region of north-central Kansas through which it flows...
runs through the township, entering its west-central part, flowing windingly northeast, and then exiting through the township's northeast corner.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, Winterset Township comprises an area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km²) of which 35.98 square miles (93.2 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.1 km²) is water. Forming the southwest corner of Russell County, the township contains no incorporated
Municipal corporation
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settlements and borders Big Creek Township
Big Creek Township, Russell County, Kansas
Big Creek Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 479.-Geography:...
to the north, Grant Township
Grant Township, Russell County, Kansas
Grant Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 186.-History:Grant Township was organized from part of Lincoln Township in 1907...
to the northeast, Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township, Russell County, Kansas
Lincoln Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 150.-History:Lincoln Township was organized from part of Russell Township in the 1880s...
to the east, Barton County
Barton County, Kansas
Barton County is a county located in Western Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 27,674. Its county seat and most populous city is Great Bend. The county is named in honor of Clara Barton, responsible for the founding of the American Red Cross...
's Fairview Township
Fairview Township, Barton County, Kansas
Fairview Township is a township in Barton County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 129.-Geography:Fairview Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Galatia. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Fairview.-References:* -External links:* *...
to the south, Rush County
Rush County, Kansas
Rush County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,307...
's Pleasantdale Township to the southwest, and Ellis County
Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County is a county located in Northwest Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 28,452. Its county seat and most populous city is Hays...
's Freedom
Freedom Township, Ellis County, Kansas
Freedom Township is a township in Ellis County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 125.-Geography:Freedom Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Holy Cross....
and Victoria Township
Victoria Township, Ellis County, Kansas
Victoria Township is a township in Ellis County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 845.-Geography:Victoria Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Victoria...
s to the west.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 67 people, 30 households, and 24 families residing in the township. The population densityPopulation density
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was 1.9 people per square mile (0.7/km²). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 0.83 per square mile (0.32/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.5% White and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.
There were 30 households out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.0% had a male householder with no wife present, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.46.
In the township, the population was spread out with 14.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 7.5% from 25 to 44, 40.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.5 males.
Education
Winterset Township lies within Unified School DistrictUnified school district
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407, Russell County Schools.