Jackson County, Kansas

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Jackson County
County
Jackson County Courthouse (Kansas).jpg
Jackson County Courthouse in Holton (2023)
Map of Kansas highlighting Jackson County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°24′N95°50′W / 39.400°N 95.833°W / 39.400; -95.833
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Kansas.svg  Kansas
FoundedFebruary 11, 1859
Named for Andrew Jackson
Seat Holton
Largest cityHolton
Area
 • Total
658 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land656 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (5 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020) [1]
 • Total
13,232
 • Estimate 
(2023) [2]
13,368 Increase2.svg
 • Density20/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts 1st, 2nd
Website jacksoncountyks.com

Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Holton. [3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 13,232. [1] The county, first named Calhoun County for pro-slavery South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun, was renamed in 1859 for President Andrew Jackson. [4] The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation, near the center of the county, comprises about 18.5% of the county's area.

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History

Early history

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 sq mi (19,000 km2). In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 sq mi (2,140,000 km2) 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 1859, Jackson County was established.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 658 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 656 square miles (1,700 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.3%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data USA Jackson County, Kansas age pyramid.svg
Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 1,936—
1870 6,053212.7%
1880 10,71877.1%
1890 14,62636.5%
1900 17,11717.0%
1910 16,861−1.5%
1920 15,495−8.1%
1930 14,776−4.6%
1940 13,382−9.4%
1950 11,098−17.1%
1960 10,309−7.1%
1970 10,3420.3%
1980 11,64412.6%
1990 11,525−1.0%
2000 12,6579.8%
2010 13,4626.4%
2020 13,232−1.7%
2023 (est.)13,368 [6] 1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2020 [1]

Jackson County is included in the Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the 2000 census, [11] there were 12,657 people, 4,727 households, and 3,507 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7.3 people/km2). There were 5,094 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3.1/km2). The county's racial makeup was 90.21% White, 6.84% Native American, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 4,727 households, 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.

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

Government

Presidential elections

Jackson County has supported the Republican Party candidate in every presidential election from 1936 onward. Democratic Party candidates for president have only won the county twice since 1880, in 1912 & 1932.

Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Jackson County, Kansas [12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 4,51270.14%1,77827.64%1432.22%
2020 4,51768.61%1,88128.57%1862.83%
2016 3,93967.70%1,51225.99%3676.31%
2012 3,52763.42%1,90134.18%1332.39%
2008 3,81160.95%2,30836.91%1342.14%
2004 3,73063.35%2,06435.05%941.60%
2000 3,00157.16%1,99037.90%2594.93%
1996 2,68249.12%1,98336.32%79514.56%
1992 1,97035.48%1,63929.52%1,94335.00%
1988 2,75954.36%2,26144.55%551.08%
1984 3,46666.92%1,66732.19%460.89%
1980 3,21163.33%1,53730.32%3226.35%
1976 2,72554.85%2,12942.85%1142.29%
1972 3,36371.98%1,19125.49%1182.53%
1968 2,67860.71%1,22527.77%50811.52%
1964 2,33453.83%1,97145.46%310.71%
1960 3,27967.46%1,56732.24%150.31%
1956 3,46971.72%1,35628.03%120.25%
1952 4,16175.28%1,35824.57%80.14%
1948 3,16661.30%1,95837.91%410.79%
1944 3,66569.72%1,56729.81%250.48%
1940 4,30663.92%2,39735.58%340.50%
1936 3,68052.88%3,26546.92%140.20%
1932 3,27148.11%3,44250.63%861.26%
1928 4,81174.55%1,60224.83%400.62%
1924 4,39171.09%1,41922.97%3675.94%
1920 3,75370.20%1,56229.22%310.58%
1916 3,45153.43%2,91445.12%941.46%
1912 1,02726.18%1,56539.89%1,33133.93%
1908 2,20158.65%1,49439.81%581.55%
1904 2,54770.03%91925.27%1714.70%
1900 2,29156.17%1,74542.78%431.05%
1896 2,15852.05%1,95547.15%330.80%
1892 1,82552.93%00.00%1,62347.07%
1888 1,97959.90%1,22036.92%1053.18%

Laws

Following an amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement. [13] The food sales requirement was removed in 2020. [14]

The county voted "No" on the 2022 Kansas abortion referendum, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 52% to 48% despite backing Donald Trump with 69% of the vote to Joe Biden's 29% in the 2020 presidential election. [15]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities

2005 map of Jackson County (map legend) Map of Jackson Co, Ks, USA.png
2005 map of Jackson County (map legend)

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Jackson County. [17]

Cities

Unincorporated communities

‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county.

Indian reservations

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.

Township FIPS Population
center		PopulationPopulation
density
/km2 (/sq mi)		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		Water area
km2 (sq mi)		Water %Geographic coordinates
Adrian 003501502 (5)77 (30)0 (0)0.25% 39°21′17″N95°59′43″W / 39.35472°N 95.99528°W / 39.35472; -95.99528
Banner 040253003 (8)93 (36)1 (0)0.70% 39°26′5″N95°50′25″W / 39.43472°N 95.84028°W / 39.43472; -95.84028
Cedar 112751,25412 (31)103 (40)0 (0)0.03% 39°20′53″N95°40′44″W / 39.34806°N 95.67889°W / 39.34806; -95.67889
Douglas 183502,13513 (33)168 (65)0 (0)0.07% 39°15′34″N95°41′2″W / 39.25944°N 95.68389°W / 39.25944; -95.68389
Franklin 244007769 (24)84 (32)3 (1)3.28% 39°26′41″N95°44′35″W / 39.44472°N 95.74306°W / 39.44472; -95.74306
Garfield 256256247 (18)88 (34)0 (0)0.49% 39°25′35″N95°38′9″W / 39.42639°N 95.63583°W / 39.42639; -95.63583
Grant 277002122 (5)109 (42)0 (0)0.10% 39°26′47″N95°58′14″W / 39.44639°N 95.97056°W / 39.44639; -95.97056
Jefferson 352254945 (14)94 (36)0 (0)0.12% 39°31′0″N95°50′38″W / 39.51667°N 95.84389°W / 39.51667; -95.84389
Liberty 401255136 (15)92 (35)0 (0)0.16% 39°31′3″N95°44′36″W / 39.51750°N 95.74333°W / 39.51750; -95.74333
Lincoln 407501,0464 (11)255 (98)0 (0)0.05% 39°19′40″N95°50′26″W / 39.32778°N 95.84056°W / 39.32778; -95.84056
Netawaka 499753614 (10)93 (36)0 (0)0.13% 39°36′42″N95°43′47″W / 39.61167°N 95.72972°W / 39.61167; -95.72972
Soldier 662004034 (9)110 (43)0 (0)0.17% 39°31′22″N95°58′27″W / 39.52278°N 95.97417°W / 39.52278; -95.97417
Straight Creek 684751582 (4)95 (37)0 (0)0.30% 39°31′24″N95°37′0″W / 39.52333°N 95.61667°W / 39.52333; -95.61667
Washington 756255164 (10)139 (54)0 (0)0.13% 39°15′5″N95°58′1″W / 39.25139°N 95.96694°W / 39.25139; -95.96694
Whiting 781253624 (10)93 (36)0 (0)0.11% 39°36′4″N95°36′57″W / 39.60111°N 95.61583°W / 39.60111; -95.61583
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on August 2, 2002.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
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  16. ↑ Royal Valley USD 337
  17. 1 2 "General Highway Map of Jackson County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). January 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 18, 2023.

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