Stevens County, Kansas
Stevens County, Kansas | |
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County | |
Stevens County Courthouse in Hugoton | |
Location in the U.S. state of Kansas | |
Kansas's location in the U.S. | |
Founded | August 3, 1886 |
Named for | Thaddeus Stevens[1] |
Seat | Hugoton |
Largest city | Hugoton |
Area | |
• Total | 727 sq mi (1,883 km2) |
• Land | 727 sq mi (1,883 km2) |
• Water | 0.2 sq mi (1 km2), 0.02% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 5,724 |
• Density | 7.9/sq mi (3/km²) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website |
StevensCoKS |
Coordinates: 37°12′N 101°18′W / 37.200°N 101.300°W
Stevens County (standard abbreviation: SV) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 5,724.[2] Its county seat is Hugoton.[3] The county is named for the Reconstruction era Pennsylvania politician Thaddeus Stevens.[1]
History
19th century
On July 25, 1888, the Hay Meadow Massacre was a violent county seat fight between groups from Hugoton and Woodsdale, where 4 men were murdered.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 727 square miles (1,880 km2), of which 727 square miles (1,880 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.02%) is water.[4]
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Grant County (north)
- Haskell County (northeast)
- Seward County (east)
- Texas County, Oklahoma (south)
- Morton County (west)
- Stanton County (northwest)
National protected area
- Cimarron National Grassland (part)
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1880 | 12 | — | |
1890 | 1,418 | 11,716.7% | |
1900 | 620 | −56.3% | |
1910 | 2,453 | 295.6% | |
1920 | 3,943 | 60.7% | |
1930 | 4,655 | 18.1% | |
1940 | 3,193 | −31.4% | |
1950 | 4,516 | 41.4% | |
1960 | 4,400 | −2.6% | |
1970 | 4,198 | −4.6% | |
1980 | 4,736 | 12.8% | |
1990 | 5,048 | 6.6% | |
2000 | 5,463 | 8.2% | |
2010 | 5,724 | 4.8% | |
Est. 2015 | 5,806 | [5] | 1.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[2] |
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 5,463 people, 1,988 households, and 1,457 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 2,265 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.01% White, 0.93% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 13.25% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 21.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,988 households out of which 38.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.10% were married couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the county the population was spread out with 31.20% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 19.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,830, and the median income for a family was $49,063. Males had a median income of $36,525 versus $22,803 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,814. About 8.30% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.10% of those under age 18 and 4.70% of those age 65 or over.
Law and government
County Government
Stevens County is governed by the Stevens County Commissioners. The current members are David Bozone, Joe D. Thompson, and Pat Hall. They are elected from their respected districts, every Four years with one district up for election during midterms.
Education
Unified school districts
- Moscow USD 209
- Hugoton USD 210
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated community
Townships
Stevens County is divided into six townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. 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 |
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Banner | 04125 | 164 | 1 (2) | 277 (107) | 0 (0) | 0% | 37°3′41″N 101°11′37″W / 37.06139°N 101.19361°W | |
Center | 12200 | 4,131 | 15 (38) | 280 (108) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 37°10′38″N 101°19′7″W / 37.17722°N 101.31861°W | |
Harmony | 30150 | 143 | 1 (1) | 280 (108) | 0 (0) | 0% | 37°19′22″N 101°26′55″W / 37.32278°N 101.44861°W | |
Moscow | 48625 | 711 | 2 (4) | 442 (171) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | 37°18′28″N 101°12′12″W / 37.30778°N 101.20333°W | |
Voorhees | 74200 | 145 | 0 (1) | 349 (135) | 0 (0) | 0% | 37°3′26″N 101°23′16″W / 37.05722°N 101.38778°W | |
West Center | 76800 | 169 | 1 (2) | 257 (99) | 0 (0) | 0% | 37°11′30″N 101°26′19″W / 37.19167°N 101.43861°W |
See also
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References
- 1 2 Knapp, Tom (2009-04-03). "Stevens to honor Stevens, Town was named for famous legislator, who got it a post office". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stevens County, Kansas. |
- County
- Other
- Maps
- Stevens County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- Kansas Highway Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- Kansas Railroad Maps: Current, 1996, 1915, KDOT and Kansas Historical Society
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