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Osage County (standard abbreviation: OS) is a county located in the state of Kansas in the USA. As of 2000, the population is 16,712. The county seat is Lyndon. The county along with Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, 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 1,863 km² (719 mi²). 1,822 km² (704 mi²) of it is land and 41 km² (16 mi²) of it (2.19%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Shawnee County (north)
- Douglas County (northeast)
- Franklin County (east)
- Coffey County (south)
- Lyon County (southwest)
- Wabaunsee County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 16,712 people, 6,490 households, and 4,737 families residing in the county. The population density was 9/km² (24/mi²). There were 7,018 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,490 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 23.50% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,928, and the median income for a family was $44,581. Males had a median income of $30,670 versus $22,981 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,691. About 6.40% of families and 8.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.40% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- Osage City, 2,992
- Carbondale, 1,451
- Lyndon, 1,043
- Burlingame, 1,018
- Overbrook, 974
- Scranton, 717
- Quenemo, 460
- Melvern, 428
- Olivet, 65
Townships
Osage County is divided into sixteen townships. The city of Osage City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | 00450 | 618 | 7 (19) | 86 (33) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | ||
| Arvonia | 02550 | 136 | 1 (3) | 112 (43) | 13 (5) | 10.13% | ||
| Barclay | 04175 | 239 | 2 (5) | 124 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.14% | ||
| Burlingame | 09375 | 1,768 | 9 (25) | 186 (72) | 1 (0) | 0.43% | ||
| Dragoon | 18575 | 214 | 2 (6) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.07% | ||
| Elk | 20175 | 1,723 | 12 (32) | 140 (54) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | ||
| Fairfax | 22150 | 513 | 5 (12) | 111 (43) | 5 (2) | 4.14% | ||
| Grant | 27850 | 297 | 3 (8) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.25% | ||
| Junction | 35725 | 1,210 | 9 (24) | 129 (50) | 0 (0) | 0.15% | ||
| Lincoln | 40925 | 134 | 2 (4) | 83 (32) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | ||
| Melvern | 45725 | 812 | 7 (18) | 115 (44) | 0 (0) | 0.13% | ||
| Olivet | 52725 | 263 | 2 (5) | 143 (55) | 17 (7) | 10.70% | ||
| Ridgeway | 59825 | 2,661 | 25 (64) | 108 (42) | 2 (1) | 2.00% | ||
| Scranton | 63700 | 1,273 | 14 (36) | 92 (36) | 1 (0) | 0.91% | ||
| Superior | 69500 | 293 | 3 (8) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | ||
| Valley Brook | 73200 | 1,524 | 15 (38) | 104 (40) | 0 (0) | 0.46% |
Education
Unified school districts
- Osage City USD 420
- Lyndon USD 421
- Santa Fe Trail USD 434
- Burlingame USD 454
- Marais Des Cygnes USD 456
See also
External links
- General county information Blue Skyways
- County Level Data Kansas Statistical Abstract
"Osage County, Kansas"