Kingman County, Kansas

Kingman County, Kansas
County
Map of Kansas highlighting Kingman County
Location in the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location in the U.S.
Founded March 7, 1872
Named for Samuel A. Kingman
Seat Kingman
Largest city Kingman
Area
 • Total 867 sq mi (2,246 km2)
 • Land 863 sq mi (2,235 km2)
 • Water 3.3 sq mi (9 km2), 0.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 7,467
 • Density 9.1/sq mi (3.5/km2)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Central: UTC−6/−5
Website KingmanCoKS.com

Kingman County (standard abbreviation: KM) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 7,858.[1] The largest city and county seat is Kingman.

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 1872, Kingman County was established and named for Samuel A. Kingman, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.[2][3]

During the 1870s, Kingman County abounded with bison. The old-time cowboy author Frank H. Maynard reported going there on his first buffalo hunt.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 867 square miles (2,250 km2), of which 863 square miles (2,240 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.4%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18803,713—
189011,823218.4%
190010,663−9.8%
191013,38625.5%
192012,119−9.5%
193011,674−3.7%
194012,0012.8%
195010,324−14.0%
19609,958−3.5%
19708,886−10.8%
19808,9600.8%
19908,292−7.5%
20008,6734.6%
20107,858−9.4%
Est. 20167,467[6]−5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2016[1]
Age pyramid

Kingman County is included in the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 8,673 people, 3,371 households, and 2,420 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 inhabitants per square mile (3.9/km2). There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.45% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,371 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 26.00% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,790, and the median income for a family was $44,547. Males had a median income of $31,771 versus $25,298 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,533. About 8.40% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential elections

Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 75.9% 2,530 18.0% 599 6.2% 205
2012 74.2% 2,397 22.7% 733 3.1% 101
2008 71.0% 2,603 26.3% 963 2.7% 98
2004 74.4% 2,801 24.0% 904 1.6% 59
2000 70.2% 2,672 26.0% 991 3.8% 145
1996 64.7% 2,659 24.5% 1,006 10.9% 448
1992 40.4% 1,680 26.4% 1,100 33.2% 1,383
1988 58.7% 2,205 37.8% 1,420 3.4% 129
1984 72.0% 2,826 26.7% 1,047 1.3% 50
1980 63.6% 2,610 27.6% 1,133 8.8% 359
1976 44.9% 1,839 52.3% 2,142 2.7% 112
1972 68.9% 2,756 27.7% 1,107 3.4% 137
1968 60.3% 2,318 31.2% 1,201 8.5% 326
1964 45.9% 1,917 53.3% 2,226 0.8% 32
1960 62.3% 2,904 37.2% 1,735 0.5% 23
1956 69.1% 3,226 30.6% 1,428 0.3% 16
1952 76.5% 3,820 22.0% 1,096 1.5% 76
1948 55.9% 2,640 42.5% 2,008 1.6% 76
1944 63.7% 2,827 35.6% 1,579 0.7% 29
1940 54.4% 3,068 44.8% 2,528 0.9% 49
1936 35.1% 2,014 64.6% 3,705 0.2% 13
1932 38.0% 1,923 60.2% 3,050 1.8% 92
1928 69.6% 3,287 29.8% 1,408 0.6% 26
1924 54.3% 2,416 24.2% 1,077 21.5% 954
1920 63.2% 2,818 34.9% 1,557 1.9% 85
1916 38.3% 1,891 53.1% 2,626 8.6% 426
1912 11.0% 336 46.4% 1,421 42.7% 1,309
1908 47.3% 1,442 48.5% 1,479 4.3% 130
1904 63.2% 1,600 26.1% 661 10.7% 271
1900 50.8% 1,286 46.7% 1,183 2.5% 63
1896 40.9% 988 57.7% 1,393 1.5% 35
1892 43.1% 1,225 56.9% 1,616
1888 50.2% 1,413 22.1% 622 27.7% 780

Laws

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 percent food sales requirement.[13]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities

2005 KDOT Map of Kingman County (map legend)

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Kingman County is divided into twenty-three townships. The city of Kingman 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.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
TownshipFIPSPopulation
center		 PopulationPopulation
density
/km2 (/sq mi)		 Land area
km2 (sq mi)		Water area
km2 (sq mi)		Water % Geographic coordinates
Allen012501091 (3)94 (36)1 (0)0.69%37°31′15″N 97°52′19″W / 37.52083°N 97.87194°W / 37.52083; -97.87194
Belmont05675921 (3)95 (37)0 (0)0.05%37°30′48″N 98°11′51″W / 37.51333°N 98.19750°W / 37.51333; -98.19750
Bennett060507057 (19)95 (36)0 (0)0%37°26′58″N 97°50′54″W / 37.44944°N 97.84833°W / 37.44944; -97.84833
Canton104501181 (3)94 (36)0 (0)0.04%37°24′27″N 97°58′47″W / 37.40750°N 97.97972°W / 37.40750; -97.97972
Chikaskia131251401 (4)94 (36)0 (0)0.01%37°26′25″N 98°10′56″W / 37.44028°N 98.18222°W / 37.44028; -98.18222
Dale169252032 (6)91 (35)1 (0)0.84%37°36′45″N 97°57′52″W / 37.61250°N 97.96444°W / 37.61250; -97.96444
Dresden186503854 (11)93 (36)0 (0)0.21%37°40′8″N 98°25′25″W / 37.66889°N 98.42361°W / 37.66889; -98.42361
Eagle192251542 (4)94 (36)0 (0)0.12%37°31′3″N 97°58′21″W / 37.51750°N 97.97250°W / 37.51750; -97.97250
Eureka218501231 (3)93 (36)1 (0)0.67%37°40′58″N 98°17′39″W / 37.68278°N 98.29417°W / 37.68278; -98.29417
Evan220005166 (15)91 (35)3 (1)3.50%37°41′59″N 97°51′12″W / 37.69972°N 97.85333°W / 37.69972; -97.85333
Galesburg251252543 (7)92 (35)0 (0)0.26%37°41′29″N 97°58′7″W / 37.69139°N 97.96861°W / 37.69139; -97.96861
Hoosier330501622 (4)94 (36)0 (0)0.02%37°41′7″N 98°11′43″W / 37.68528°N 98.19528°W / 37.68528; -98.19528
Kingman369751241 (3)93 (36)0 (0)0.02%37°31′19″N 98°24′4″W / 37.52194°N 98.40111°W / 37.52194; -98.40111
Liberty401501782 (5)94 (36)0 (0)0.05%37°25′52″N 98°25′25″W / 37.43111°N 98.42361°W / 37.43111; -98.42361
Ninnescah506503132 (5)180 (69)1 (0)0.71%37°36′31″N 98°7′20″W / 37.60861°N 98.12222°W / 37.60861; -98.12222
Peters555502012 (6)93 (36)0 (0)0.02%37°30′48″N 98°18′28″W / 37.51333°N 98.30778°W / 37.51333; -98.30778
Richland594001001 (3)95 (37)0 (0)0.18%37°31′35″N 98°5′2″W / 37.52639°N 98.08389°W / 37.52639; -98.08389
Rochester603752102 (6)94 (36)0 (0)0.09%37°26′8″N 98°17′33″W / 37.43556°N 98.29250°W / 37.43556; -98.29250
Rural617253594 (10)94 (36)0 (0)0.03%37°37′29″N 98°25′11″W / 37.62472°N 98.41972°W / 37.62472; -98.41972
Union72175881 (2)94 (36)0 (0)0.25%37°36′32″N 98°18′43″W / 37.60889°N 98.31194°W / 37.60889; -98.31194
Valley728501021 (3)94 (36)0 (0)0.15%37°26′13″N 98°4′8″W / 37.43694°N 98.06889°W / 37.43694; -98.06889
Vinita739752493 (7)91 (35)1 (0)0.67%37°36′32″N 97°51′44″W / 37.60889°N 97.86222°W / 37.60889; -97.86222
White777754015 (12)87 (34)0 (0)0%37°41′30″N 98°4′49″W / 37.69167°N 98.08028°W / 37.69167; -98.08028

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 215.
  3. ↑ "Samuel Austin Kingman". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ Maynard, Frank H. Cowboy's Lament: A Life on the Open Range. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University Press, 2010, 3. ISBN 978-0-89672-705-2.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  13. ↑ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-12-26.

Further reading

County
Maps

Coordinates: 37°34′N 98°08′W / 37.567°N 98.133°W / 37.567; -98.133

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