Stanton County, Kansas

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Stanton County
County
Stanton County courthouse in Johnson City (2010)
Stanton County courthouse in Johnson City (2010)
Map of Kansas highlighting Stanton County
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°34′00″N 101°46′59″W / 37.5667°N 101.783°W / 37.5667; -101.783
Country United States
State Kansas
Founded1887
Named forEdwin Stanton
SeatJohnson City
Largest cityJohnson City
Area
 • Total680 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Land680 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.01%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total2,084
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
WebsiteStantonCountyKS.com

Stanton County (standard abbreviation: ST) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,084.[1] Its county seat is Johnson City.[2]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 680 square miles (1,800 km2), of which 680 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (0.01%) is water.[3]

Major highways[]

  • US 160.svg U.S. Highway 160
  • K-27.svg Kansas Highway 27

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18805—
18901,03120,520.0%
1900327−68.3%
19101,034216.2%
1920908−12.2%
19302,152137.0%
19401,443−32.9%
19502,26356.8%
19602,108−6.8%
19702,2878.5%
19802,3392.3%
19902,333−0.3%
20002,4063.1%
20102,235−7.1%
20202,084−6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6]
1990-2000[7] 2010-2020[1]
Age pyramid

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 2,406 people, 858 households, and 638 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,007 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.41% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 12.51% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 23.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 858 households, out of which 40.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.50% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 104.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,172, and the median income for a family was $46,300. Males had a median income of $30,236 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,043. About 10.70% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

Stanton County is almost always Republican, The last time a democratic candidate carried the county was in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson.

Presidential elections[]

Presidential Elections Results

Laws[]

Although the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, Stanton County has remained a prohibition, or "dry", county, one of only three such counties left in the state.[10]

Education[]

Unified school districts[]

Communities[]

2005 KDOT Map of Stanton County (map legend)

Cities[]

Townships[]

Stanton County is divided into three 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.

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
Big Bow 06600 338 1 (2) 558 (216) 0 (0) 0% 37°33′18″N 101°36′30″W / 37.55500°N 101.60833°W / 37.55500; -101.60833
Manter 44400 312 0 (1) 647 (250) 0 (0) 0% 37°33′15″N 101°56′7″W / 37.55417°N 101.93528°W / 37.55417; -101.93528
Stanton 67975 Johnson City 1,756 3 (8) 556 (215) 0 (0) 0.02% 37°33′42″N 101°45′31″W / 37.56167°N 101.75861°W / 37.56167; -101.75861

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "QuickFacts; Stanton County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  10. ^ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties" (PDF). Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control. December 30, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.

Further reading[]

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

External links[]

County
Maps

Coordinates: 37°34′N 101°47′W / 37.567°N 101.783°W / 37.567; -101.783

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