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Jackson County, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°24′N 95°50′W / 39.400°N 95.833°W / 39.400; -95.833
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Jackson County
County
Jackson County Courthouse in Holton (2023)
Jackson County Courthouse in Holton (2023)
Map of Kansas highlighting Jackson County
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°24′N 95°50′W / 39.400°N 95.833°W / 39.400; -95.833
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedFebruary 11, 1859
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatHolton
Largest cityHolton
Area
 • Total658 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land656 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (5 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total13,232
 • Estimate 
(2023)[2]
13,368 Increase
 • Density20/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 2nd
Websitejacksoncountyks.com

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Holton.[3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 13,232.[1] The county, first named Calhoun County for pro-slavery South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun, was renamed in 1859 for President Andrew Jackson.[4] The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation, near the center of the county, comprises about 18.5% of the county's area.

History

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Early history

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See also: History of Kansas

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

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In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 sq mi (19,000 km2). In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 sq mi (2,140,000 km2) 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

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an 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.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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%
202013,232−1.7%
2023 (est.)13,368[6]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[1]

Jackson County is included in the Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the 2000 census,[11] 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 (7.3 people/km2). There were 5,094 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3.1/km2). The county's racial makeup 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, 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.

28.30% of the county's residents were under the age of 18, 6.80% were from 18 to 24, 26.70% were from 25 to 44, 23.40% were from 45 to 64, and 14.90% 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 county's median household income was $40,451, and the median family income was $46,520. Males had a median income of $32,195 versus $22,305 for females. The county's per capita income 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.

Government

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Presidential elections

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Jackson County has supported the Republican Party candidate in every presidential election from 1936 onward. Democratic Party candidates for president have only won the county twice since 1880, in 1912 & 1932.

Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Jackson County, Kansas[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 4,517 68.61% 1,881 28.57% 186 2.83%
2016 3,939 67.70% 1,512 25.99% 367 6.31%
2012 3,527 63.42% 1,901 34.18% 133 2.39%
2008 3,811 60.95% 2,308 36.91% 134 2.14%
2004 3,730 63.35% 2,064 35.05% 94 1.60%
2000 3,001 57.16% 1,990 37.90% 259 4.93%
1996 2,682 49.12% 1,983 36.32% 795 14.56%
1992 1,970 35.48% 1,639 29.52% 1,943 35.00%
1988 2,759 54.36% 2,261 44.55% 55 1.08%
1984 3,466 66.92% 1,667 32.19% 46 0.89%
1980 3,211 63.33% 1,537 30.32% 322 6.35%
1976 2,725 54.85% 2,129 42.85% 114 2.29%
1972 3,363 71.98% 1,191 25.49% 118 2.53%
1968 2,678 60.71% 1,225 27.77% 508 11.52%
1964 2,334 53.83% 1,971 45.46% 31 0.71%
1960 3,279 67.46% 1,567 32.24% 15 0.31%
1956 3,469 71.72% 1,356 28.03% 12 0.25%
1952 4,161 75.28% 1,358 24.57% 8 0.14%
1948 3,166 61.30% 1,958 37.91% 41 0.79%
1944 3,665 69.72% 1,567 29.81% 25 0.48%
1940 4,306 63.92% 2,397 35.58% 34 0.50%
1936 3,680 52.88% 3,265 46.92% 14 0.20%
1932 3,271 48.11% 3,442 50.63% 86 1.26%
1928 4,811 74.55% 1,602 24.83% 40 0.62%
1924 4,391 71.09% 1,419 22.97% 367 5.94%
1920 3,753 70.20% 1,562 29.22% 31 0.58%
1916 3,451 53.43% 2,914 45.12% 94 1.46%
1912 1,027 26.18% 1,565 39.89% 1,331 33.93%
1908 2,201 58.65% 1,494 39.81% 58 1.55%
1904 2,547 70.03% 919 25.27% 171 4.70%
1900 2,291 56.17% 1,745 42.78% 43 1.05%
1896 2,158 52.05% 1,955 47.15% 33 0.80%
1892 1,825 52.93% 0 0.00% 1,623 47.07%
1888 1,979 59.90% 1,220 36.92% 105 3.18%

Laws

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Following an 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.[13] The food sales requirement was removed in 2020.[14]

The county voted "No" on the 2022 Kansas Value Them Both Amendment, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 52% to 48% despite backing Donald Trump with 69% of the vote to Joe Biden's 29% in the 2020 presidential election.[15]

Education

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Unified school districts

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Communities

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2005 map of Jackson County[17] (map legend)

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Jackson County.[17]

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county.

Indian reservations

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Townships

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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. Archived from the original on August 2, 2002.

See also

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Community information for Kansas

References

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  1. ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Jackson County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 167.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. 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. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  13. ^ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
  14. ^ "2020 election results". Jackson County, Kansas Election Officer.
  15. ^ Panetta, Grace (August 3, 2022). "14 of the 19 Kansas counties that rejected an anti-abortion amendment voted for Trump in 2020". Business Insider. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  16. ^ Royal Valley USD 337
  17. ^ a b "General Highway Map of Jackson County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). January 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 18, 2023.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
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