Jackson County, Kansas

Jackson County
Jackson County
County
	State Bank of Holton (2014)
	Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
	Kansas's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 39°24′N 95°48′W / 39.4°N 95.8°W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
Founded	February 11, 1859
Named for	Andrew Jackson
Seat	Holton
Largest city	Holton
Area
• Total	658 sq mi (1,700 km2)
• Land	656 sq mi (1,700 km2)
• Water	1.8 sq mi (5 km2) 0.3%%
Population (2020)
• Total	13,232
• Density	20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	jacksoncountyks.com

Jackson County (county code JA) is a county in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 13,232.^[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Holton.^[2] The county, first named Calhoun County for pro-slavery South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun, was renamed in 1859 for President Andrew Jackson.^[3] The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation, 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 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.^[4]

Adjacent counties[]

Brown County (northeast)
Atchison County (east)
Jefferson County (southeast)
Shawnee County (south)
Pottawatomie County (west)
Nemaha County (northwest)

Demographics[]

Population pyramid

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1860	1,936	—
1870	6,053	212.7%
1880	10,718	77.1%
1890	14,626	36.5%
1900	17,117	17.0%
1910	16,861	−1.5%
1920	15,495	−8.1%
1930	14,776	−4.6%
1940	13,382	−9.4%
1950	11,098	−17.1%
1960	10,309	−7.1%
1970	10,342	0.3%
1980	11,644	12.6%
1990	11,525	−1.0%
2000	12,657	9.8%
2010	13,462	6.4%
2020	13,232	−1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2020^[1]

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

As of the 2000 census,^[9] 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 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[]

Presidential elections[]

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.

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Presidential Elections Results

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% food sales requirement.^[11] The food sales requirement was removed in 2020.^[12]

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	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 2002-08-02.

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "QuickFacts; Jackson County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 167.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
^ "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.
^ "2020 election results". Jackson County, Kansas Election Officer.

External links[]

County

Maps

Jackson County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
Kansas Highway Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
Kansas Railroad Maps: Current, 1996, 1915, KDOT and Kansas Historical Society

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

[QF-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "QuickFacts; Jackson County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

[GR6-2] "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. pp. 167.

[GR1-4] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

[GR2-9] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[10] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-19.

[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.

[12] "2020 election results". Jackson County, Kansas Election Officer.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	68.6% 4,517	28.6% 1,881	2.8% 186
2016	67.7% 3,939	26.0% 1,512	6.3% 367
2012	63.4% 3,527	34.2% 1,901	2.4% 133
2008	61.0% 3,811	36.9% 2,308	2.1% 134
2004	63.4% 3,730	35.1% 2,064	1.6% 94
2000	57.2% 3,001	37.9% 1,990	4.9% 259
1996	49.1% 2,682	36.3% 1,983	14.6% 795
1992	35.5% 1,970	29.5% 1,639	35.0% 1,943
1988	54.4% 2,759	44.6% 2,261	1.1% 55
1984	66.9% 3,466	32.2% 1,667	0.9% 46
1980	63.3% 3,211	30.3% 1,537	6.4% 322
1976	54.9% 2,725	42.9% 2,129	2.3% 114
1972	72.0% 3,363	25.5% 1,191	2.5% 118
1968	60.7% 2,678	27.8% 1,225	11.5% 508
1964	53.8% 2,334	45.5% 1,971	0.7% 31
1960	67.5% 3,279	32.2% 1,567	0.3% 15
1956	71.7% 3,469	28.0% 1,356	0.3% 12
1952	75.3% 4,161	24.6% 1,358	0.1% 8
1948	61.3% 3,166	37.9% 1,958	0.8% 41
1944	69.7% 3,665	29.8% 1,567	0.5% 25
1940	63.9% 4,306	35.6% 2,397	0.5% 34
1936	52.9% 3,680	46.9% 3,265	0.2% 14
1932	48.1% 3,271	50.6% 3,442	1.3% 86
1928	74.6% 4,811	24.8% 1,602	0.6% 40
1924	71.1% 4,391	23.0% 1,419	5.9% 367
1920	70.2% 3,753	29.2% 1,562	0.6% 31
1916	53.4% 3,451	45.1% 2,914	1.5% 94
1912	26.2% 1,027	39.9% 1,565	33.9% 1,331
1908	58.7% 2,201	39.8% 1,494	1.5% 58
1904	70.0% 2,547	25.3% 919	4.7% 171
1900	56.2% 2,291	42.8% 1,745	1.1% 43
1896	52.1% 2,158	47.2% 1,955	0.8% 33
1892	52.9% 1,825		47.1% 1,623
1888	59.9% 1,979	36.9% 1,220	3.2% 105

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Cities	Circleville Delia Denison Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka Soldier Whiting
Unincorporated communities	Birmingham Larkinburg‡
Indian reservations	Kickapoo Reservation‡ Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation‡
Townships	Adrian Banner Cedar Douglas Franklin Garfield Grant Jefferson Liberty Lincoln Netawaka Soldier Straight Creek Washington Whiting
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