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Ellsworth County (standard abbreviation: EW) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 6,525. The largest city and county seat is Ellsworth. Extremely rural, the county has a lower population in the 2000 census than it had in 1900 (6,525 vs. 9,626).
History
Ellsworth County was established February 26, 1867. The county was named after the old Fort Ellsworth, which was named in honor of 2nd Lieutenant Allen Ellsworth of the 7th Iowa Cavalry (Company H), who supervised construction of the fort in 1864. On November 17, 1866, the fort was renamed Fort Harker in honor of General Charles Garrison Harker who had died on June 27, 1864, from wounds received in an abortive offensive action in the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The fort was subsequently moved to a new site about one mile to the northeast, and the old fort's remaining buildings were ordered torn down in June 1867.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,874 km² (723 mi²). 1,854 km² (716 mi²) of it is land and 20 km² (8 mi²) of it (1.04%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Lincoln County (north)
- Saline County (east)
- McPherson County (southeast)
- Rice County (south)
- Barton County (southwest)
- Russell County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 6,525 people, 2,481 households, and 1,639 families residing in the county. The population density was 4/km² (9/mi²). There were 3,228 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.67% White, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 3.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,481 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 111.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,772, and the median income for a family was $44,360. Males had a median income of $30,110 versus $20,486 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,569. About 4.00% of families and 7.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.50% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):Unincorporated places
- Arcola
- Black Wolf
- Carnelro
- Langley
- Terra Cotta
- Venango
- Yankee Run
Townships
Ellsworth County is divided into nineteen townships. The city of Ellsworth 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 (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek | 02575 | 58 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.51% | ||
| Black Wolf | 07025 | 87 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | ||
| Carneiro | 10800 | 57 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.36% | ||
| Clear Creek | 13725 | 91 | 1 (3) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.17% | ||
| Columbia | 15025 | 60 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | ||
| Ellsworth | 20525 | 797 | 9 (23) | 88 (34) | 0 (0) | 0.23% | ||
| Empire | 21150 | 174 | 1 (3) | 171 (66) | 14 (6) | 7.79% | ||
| Garfield | 25575 | 27 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | ||
| Green Garden | 28600 | 211 | 2 (6) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | ||
| Langley | 38600 | 76 | 1 (2) | 92 (35) | 2 (1) | 1.86% | ||
| Lincoln | 40675 | 62 | 1 (2) | 95 (37) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | ||
| Mulberry | 49050 | 44 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.24% | ||
| Noble | 50825 | 90 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | ||
| Palacky | 54100 | 63 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | ||
| Sherman | 64950 | 65 | 1 (2) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | ||
| Thomas | 70450 | 72 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.21% | ||
| Trivoli | 71525 | 55 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.38% | ||
| Valley | 72800 | 577 | 6 (16) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.14% | ||
| Wilson | 79700 | Wilson | 894 | 10 (25) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.06% |
Education
Unified school districts
See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.- Ellsworth USD 327
- Lorraine USD 328
Resources
- "Fort Ellsworth" and "Fort Harker" on the Santa Fe Trail Research Site.*
External links
- County Level Data Kansas Statistical Abstract
"Ellsworth County, Kansas"