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Jackson County (standard abbreviation: JA) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 12,657. The largest city and county seat is Holton. The county along with Shawnee, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties is included in the Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has an estimated population of 226,268 in the year 2003.

Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,704 km² (658 mi²). 1,698 km² (656 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.35%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Demographics


As of the census² of 2000, there were 12,657 people, 4,727 households, and 3,507 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (19/mi²). There were 5,094 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.21% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 6.84% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,727 households out 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.

In the county the population was spread out with 28.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who 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 median income for a household in the county was $40,451, and the median income for a family was $46,520. Males had a median income of $32,195 versus $22,305 for females. The per capita income for the county 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.

Cities and towns


Incorporated cities

Name and population (2004 estimate):

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.

align="bottom"|Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Township FIPS Population
center
Population Population
density
/km² (/mi²)
Land area
km² (mi²)
Water area
km² (mi²)
Water % Geographic coordinates
Adrian 00350 150 2 (5) 77 (30) 0 (0) 0.25%
Banner 04025 300 3 (8) 93 (36) 1 (0) 0.70%
Cedar 11275 1,254 12 (31) 103 (40) 0 (0) 0.03%
Douglas 18350 2,135 13 (33) 168 (65) 0 (0) 0.07%
Franklin 24400 776 9 (24) 84 (32) 3 (1) 3.28%
Garfield 25625 624 7 (18) 88 (34) 0 (0) 0.49%
Grant 27700 212 2 (5) 109 (42) 0 (0) 0.10%
Jefferson 35225 494 5 (14) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.12%
Liberty 40125 513 6 (15) 92 (35) 0 (0) 0.16%
Lincoln 40750 1,046 4 (11) 255 (98) 0 (0) 0.05%
Netawaka 49975 361 4 (10) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.13%
Soldier 66200 403 4 (9) 110 (43) 0 (0) 0.17%
Straight Creek 68475 158 2 (4) 95 (37) 0 (0) 0.30%
Washington 75625 516 4 (10) 139 (54) 0 (0) 0.13%
Whiting 78125 362 4 (10) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.11%

Education


Unified school districts

  • Jackson Heights USD 335
  • Holton USD 336
  • Royal Valley USD 337

See also


External links


General county information Blue Skyways

County Level Data Kansas Statistical Abstract

Kansas counties | Jackson County, Kansas

Jackson County (Kansas) | ジャクソン郡 (カンザス州) | Condado de Jackson (Kansas)

 

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