Lincoln County, Kansas
Encyclopedia
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Kansas
. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,241. The largest city and county seat
is Lincoln Center
.
, county until 1990, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,578 people, 1,529 households, and 1,039 families residing in the county. The population density
was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.30% White
, 0.11% Black
or African American
, 0.48% Native American
, 0.11% Asian
, 0.25% from other races
, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,529 households out of which 27.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples
living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 23.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,893, and the median income for a family was $36,538. Males had a median income of $24,681 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,788. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.
. 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.
General county information
County Level Data
Local history and genealogy
Maps
U.S. state
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of 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...
. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,241. The largest city and county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center, Kansas
Lincoln Center, also known as just Lincoln, is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,297.-Name:...
.
Law and government
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry"Dry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
, county until 1990, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 719.94 square miles (1,864.6 km²), of which 718.87 square miles (1,861.9 km²) (or 99.85%) is land and 1.07 square miles (2.8 km²) (or 0.15%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Mitchell CountyMitchell County, KansasMitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,373...
(north) - Ottawa CountyOttawa County, KansasOttawa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,091. The largest city and county seat is Minneapolis...
(east) - Saline CountySaline County, KansasSaline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 55,606...
(southeast) - Ellsworth CountyEllsworth County, KansasEllsworth County is a county located in Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,497. Its county seat and most populous city is Ellsworth.-19th century:...
(south) - Russell CountyRussell County, KansasRussell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 6,970 for the 2010 census...
(west) - Osborne CountyOsborne County, KansasOsborne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,858. The largest city and county seat is Osborne.-19th century:...
(northwest)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 3,578 people, 1,529 households, and 1,039 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.30% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.48% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 1,529 households out of which 27.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 23.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,893, and the median income for a family was $36,538. Males had a median income of $24,681 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,788. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- Lincoln CenterLincoln Center, KansasLincoln Center, also known as just Lincoln, is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,297.-Name:...
, 1,270 (county seat) - Sylvan GroveSylvan Grove, KansasSylvan Grove is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 279.-Geography:Sylvan Grove is located at...
, 301 - BeverlyBeverly, KansasBeverly is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 162.-Geography:Beverly is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 199...
, 193 - BarnardBarnard, KansasBarnard is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 70.-Geography:Barnard is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 123...
, 119
Townships
Lincoln County is divided into twenty townshipsCivil township
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 04525 | 51 | 1 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.37% | 39°10′7"N 98°13′9"W | |
| Beaver | 05075 | 454 | 5 (13) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°4′12"N 98°8′48"W | |
| Cedron | 11500 | 47 | 1 (1) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | 39°10′34"N 98°25′57"W | |
| Colorado | 15000 | 340 | 4 (9) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 39°0′52"N 97°58′57"W | |
| Elkhorn | 20375 | 927 | 10 (26) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 39°1′36"N 98°7′10"W | |
| Franklin | 24425 | 80 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.17% | 38°55′47"N 98°5′44"W | |
| Golden Belt | 26800 | 67 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.07% | 38°55′30"N 98°18′32"W | |
| Grant | 27750 | 91 | 1 (3) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°5′21"N 98°18′58"W | |
| Hanover | 29850 | 43 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 39°5′45"N 98°25′11"W | |
| Highland | 31950 | 65 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 1 (0) | 0.64% | 38°54′45"N 98°26′27"W | |
| Indiana | 34025 | 206 | 2 (6) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.06% | 39°0′31"N 98°11′52"W | |
| Logan | 41925 | 67 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.33% | 39°4′31"N 97°58′14"W | |
| Madison | 44100 | 96 | 1 (3) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.35% | 38°54′40"N 97°59′27"W | |
| Marion | 44725 | 103 | 1 (3) | 92 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 39°4′27"N 98°13′8"W | |
| Orange | 52950 | 68 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.14% | 39°10′7"N 98°19′51"W | |
| Pleasant | 56275 | 482 | 5 (13) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | 39°0′13"N 98°25′13"W | |
| Salt Creek | 62800 | 61 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°11′6"N 97°59′36"W | |
| Scott | 63525 | 158 | 2 (4) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.12% | 39°10′51"N 98°4′11"W | |
| Valley | 72900 | 69 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.26% | 38°56′10"N 98°12′45"W | |
| Vesper | 73650 | 103 | 1 (3) | 95 (37) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°0′13"N 98°17′49"W |
Education
Unified school districts
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, KansasNational Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, KansasThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, Kansas.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties on the National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States...
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
General county information
County Level Data
Local history and genealogy
Maps
- Lincoln County Map, KDOT
- Kansas Highway Map, KDOT
- Kansas Railroad Map, KDOT
- Kansas School District Boundary Map, KSDE