Jackson County, Kansas

Jackson County, Kansas
County
Map of Kansas highlighting Jackson 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 11, 1859
Named for Andrew Jackson
Seat Holton
Largest city Holton
Area
 • Total 658 sq mi (1,704 km2)
 • Land 656 sq mi (1,699 km2)
 • Water 1.8 sq mi (5 km2), 0.3%
Population
 • (2010) 13,462
 • Density 21/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website ks-jackson.manatron.com

Coordinates: 39°24′N 95°50′W / 39.400°N 95.833°W / 39.400; -95.833

Jackson County (county code JA) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 13,462.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Holton.[2] The county was named for President Andrew Jackson.[3] The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation, located near the center of the county, comprises about 18.5% of the county's area.

History

Early history

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century

In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Jackson County was established.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 658 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 656 square miles (1,700 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.3%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18601,936—
18706,053212.7%
188010,71877.1%
189014,62636.5%
190017,11717.0%
191016,861−1.5%
192015,495−8.1%
193014,776−4.6%
194013,382−9.4%
195011,098−17.1%
196010,309−7.1%
197010,3420.3%
198011,64412.6%
199011,525−1.0%
200012,6579.8%
201013,4626.4%
Est. 201513,338[5]−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]
Population pyramid

Jackson County is included in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[10] there were 12,657 people, 4,727 households, and 3,507 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 5,094 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.21% White, 6.84% Native American, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 4,727 households out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.30% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.80% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county the population was spread out with 28.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,451, and the median income for a family was $46,520. Males had a median income of $32,195 versus $22,305 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,606. About 6.40% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 9.20% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.[11]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities

2005 KDOT Map of Jackson County (map legend)

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Jackson County is divided into fifteen townships. The city of Holton 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
Adrian 00350 150 2 (5) 77 (30) 0 (0) 0.25% 39°21′17″N 95°59′43″W / 39.35472°N 95.99528°W / 39.35472; -95.99528
Banner 04025 300 3 (8) 93 (36) 1 (0) 0.70% 39°26′5″N 95°50′25″W / 39.43472°N 95.84028°W / 39.43472; -95.84028
Cedar 11275 1,254 12 (31) 103 (40) 0 (0) 0.03% 39°20′53″N 95°40′44″W / 39.34806°N 95.67889°W / 39.34806; -95.67889
Douglas 18350 2,135 13 (33) 168 (65) 0 (0) 0.07% 39°15′34″N 95°41′2″W / 39.25944°N 95.68389°W / 39.25944; -95.68389
Franklin 24400 776 9 (24) 84 (32) 3 (1) 3.28% 39°26′41″N 95°44′35″W / 39.44472°N 95.74306°W / 39.44472; -95.74306
Garfield 25625 624 7 (18) 88 (34) 0 (0) 0.49% 39°25′35″N 95°38′9″W / 39.42639°N 95.63583°W / 39.42639; -95.63583
Grant 27700 212 2 (5) 109 (42) 0 (0) 0.10% 39°26′47″N 95°58′14″W / 39.44639°N 95.97056°W / 39.44639; -95.97056
Jefferson 35225 494 5 (14) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.12% 39°31′0″N 95°50′38″W / 39.51667°N 95.84389°W / 39.51667; -95.84389
Liberty 40125 513 6 (15) 92 (35) 0 (0) 0.16% 39°31′3″N 95°44′36″W / 39.51750°N 95.74333°W / 39.51750; -95.74333
Lincoln 40750 1,046 4 (11) 255 (98) 0 (0) 0.05% 39°19′40″N 95°50′26″W / 39.32778°N 95.84056°W / 39.32778; -95.84056
Netawaka 49975 361 4 (10) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.13% 39°36′42″N 95°43′47″W / 39.61167°N 95.72972°W / 39.61167; -95.72972
Soldier 66200 403 4 (9) 110 (43) 0 (0) 0.17% 39°31′22″N 95°58′27″W / 39.52278°N 95.97417°W / 39.52278; -95.97417
Straight Creek 68475 158 2 (4) 95 (37) 0 (0) 0.30% 39°31′24″N 95°37′0″W / 39.52333°N 95.61667°W / 39.52333; -95.61667
Washington 75625 516 4 (10) 139 (54) 0 (0) 0.13% 39°15′5″N 95°58′1″W / 39.25139°N 95.96694°W / 39.25139; -95.96694
Whiting 78125 362 4 (10) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.11% 39°36′4″N 95°36′57″W / 39.60111°N 95.61583°W / 39.60111; -95.61583
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. 

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 167.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-26.

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