Sherman County, Kansas

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Sherman County
County
Sherman County courthouse in Goodland (2012)
Sherman County courthouse in Goodland (2012)
Map of Kansas highlighting Sherman 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°21′N 101°43′W / 39.35°N 101.72°W / 39.35; -101.72
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedSeptember 20, 1886
Named forWilliam Tecumseh Sherman[1]
SeatGoodland
Largest cityGoodland
Area
 • Total1,056 sq mi (2,740 km2)
 • Land1,056 sq mi (2,740 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total5,927
 • Density5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websiteshermancountyks.gov

Sherman County (standard abbreviation: SH) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,927.[2] Its county seat is Goodland.[3] Sherman County was created by the Legislature of 1873, and named after General William Tecumseh Sherman.[4]

History[]

Early history[]

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[]

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 1886, Sherman County was established.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,056 square miles (2,740 km2), of which 1,056 square miles (2,740 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.02%) is water.[5]

Sherman County is one of only four Kansas counties to observe Mountain Time. Since Sherman County is part of the Wichita media market and the local broadcast stations are repeat signals of Wichita affiliates, prime-time programming in the county is aired from 6 to 9 p.m. local time, rather than 7 to 10 p.m. as is normal in the Central and Mountain time zones. However, cable providers carry the ABC and NBC affiliates from both Wichita and Denver, affording viewers the opportunity to view programs on those networks at the normal prime-time hours.

Adjacent counties[]

Major highways[]

  • I-70.svg Interstate 70
  • US 24.svg US-24
  • K-27.svg K-27

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
188013—
18905,26140,369.2%
19003,341−36.5%
19104,54936.2%
19205,59222.9%
19307,40032.3%
19406,421−13.2%
19507,37314.8%
19606,682−9.4%
19707,79216.6%
19807,759−0.4%
19906,926−10.7%
20006,760−2.4%
20106,010−11.1%
20205,927−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[2]
Age pyramid

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 6,760 people, 2,758 households, and 1,781 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2/km2). There were 3,184 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.83% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 4.14% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 8.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,758 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.40% were non-families. 29.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 104.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,684, and the median income for a family was $38,824. Males had a median income of $28,012 versus $20,927 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,761. About 9.70% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Sherman county is often carried by Republican Candidates, as like the majority of rural counties. However, Lyndon B. Johnson narrowly carried the county in 1964.

Presidential elections[]

Presidential Elections Results

Laws[]

Sherman County was a prohibition, or "dry", county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.[12]

Education[]

Colleges[]

  • Northwest Kansas Technical College

Unified school districts[]

Communities[]

2005 KDOT Map of Sherman County (map legend)

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Townships[]

Sherman County is divided into thirteen townships. The city of Goodland is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. Geographically, Goodland is located at the juncture of Voltaire, Itasca, and Logan 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.
Township FIPS Population
center 		Population Population
density
/km2 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Grant 28150 115 0 (1) 355 (137) 0 (0) 0.02% 39°28′26″N 101°54′41″W / 39.47389°N 101.91139°W / 39.47389; -101.91139
Iowa 34450 44 0 (0) 279 (108) 0 (0) 0% 39°15′27″N 101°29′38″W / 39.25750°N 101.49389°W / 39.25750; -101.49389
Itasca 34600 321 4 (10) 87 (34) 0 (0) 0% 39°19′33″N 101°40′29″W / 39.32583°N 101.67472°W / 39.32583; -101.67472
Lincoln 41175 95 1 (1) 186 (72) 0 (0) 0.03% 39°19′5″N 101°53′3″W / 39.31806°N 101.88417°W / 39.31806; -101.88417
Llanos 41650 43 0 (1) 185 (71) 0 (0) 0% 39°28′31″N 101°28′29″W / 39.47528°N 101.47472°W / 39.47528; -101.47472
Logan 42250 246 2 (5) 138 (53) 0 (0) 0% 39°19′15″N 101°46′55″W / 39.32083°N 101.78194°W / 39.32083; -101.78194
McPherson 44025 52 0 (1) 174 (67) 0 (0) 0% 39°10′18″N 101°56′12″W / 39.17167°N 101.93667°W / 39.17167; -101.93667
Shermanville 65175 51 0 (1) 185 (71) 0 (0) 0% 39°29′54″N 101°34′25″W / 39.49833°N 101.57361°W / 39.49833; -101.57361
Smoky 65950 87 0 (1) 280 (108) 0 (0) 0.12% 39°11′48″N 101°46′11″W / 39.19667°N 101.76972°W / 39.19667; -101.76972
Stateline 68150 Kanorado 344 2 (5) 165 (64) 0 (0) 0.03% 39°19′6″N 102°0′17″W / 39.31833°N 102.00472°W / 39.31833; -102.00472
Union 72425 56 0 (1) 140 (54) 0 (0) 0% 39°20′25″N 101°27′24″W / 39.34028°N 101.45667°W / 39.34028; -101.45667
Voltaire 74175 252 1 (2) 411 (159) 0 (0) 0% 39°27′12″N 101°43′4″W / 39.45333°N 101.71778°W / 39.45333; -101.71778
Washington 75750 106 1 (2) 139 (54) 0 (0) 0% 39°20′0″N 101°32′59″W / 39.33333°N 101.54972°W / 39.33333; -101.54972

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Welcome To the Official Sherman County Website". Sherman County, Kansas. Archived from the original on 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "QuickFacts; Sherman County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ^ William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, published 1883 by A. T. Andreas, Chicago, Il., http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/unorganized/unorganized-co-p1.html
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  12. ^ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-12-28.

Further reading[]

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

External links[]

County
Maps

Coordinates: 39°21′N 101°43′W / 39.350°N 101.717°W / 39.350; -101.717

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