Lane County, Kansas

Lane County (standard abbreviation: LE) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 2,150,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Kansas. The county seat is Dighton,[2] the only city in the county. The county was named after James H. Lane who was a leader of the Jayhawker abolitionist movement and served as one of the first U.S. Senators from Kansas.[3]

Not to be confused with Lane, Kansas.
Lane County
County
Lane County Courthouse in Dighton (2015)
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°28′00″N 100°28′01″W
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedMarch 20, 1873
Named forJames H. Lane
SeatDighton
Largest cityDighton
Area
 • Total718 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Land717 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.03%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
1,560
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.lanecountyks.org

History

Early history
See also: History of Kansas

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 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile 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 1873, Lane County was established.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 718 square miles (1,860 km2), of which 717 square miles (1,860 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.03%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880604—
18902,060241.1%
19001,563−24.1%
19102,60366.5%
19202,8489.4%
19303,37218.4%
19402,821−16.3%
19502,808−0.5%
19603,0609.0%
19702,707−11.5%
19802,472−8.7%
19902,375−3.9%
20002,155−9.3%
20101,750−18.8%
Est. 20181,560[5]−10.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2016[1]
Age pyramid

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 2,155 people, 910 households, and 613 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 1,065 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.73% White, 0.05% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 910 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,047, and the median income for a family was $41,892. Males had a median income of $29,429 versus $20,446 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,606. About 5.40% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential elections

Lane County has been strongly Republican throughout its history, only voting for Democratic candidates five times in presidential elections from 1888 to the present. The most recent of those wins came in 1964 when Lyndon B. Johnson won it amongst his national landslide.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 82.4% 718 12.2% 106 5.4% 47
2012 79.6% 739 18.5% 172 1.8% 17
2008 79.3% 814 18.8% 193 2.0% 20
2004 81.2% 823 17.9% 181 1.0% 10
2000 74.7% 846 22.2% 252 3.1% 35
1996 70.7% 865 22.1% 271 7.2% 88
1992 51.9% 674 20.4% 265 27.7% 360
1988 61.4% 768 36.0% 450 2.6% 32
1984 77.2% 1,008 21.6% 282 1.2% 16
1980 67.5% 924 23.5% 321 9.0% 123
1976 48.9% 651 48.5% 646 2.6% 34
1972 73.2% 943 22.8% 294 4.0% 51
1968 60.6% 781 29.9% 385 9.5% 122
1964 42.8% 586 56.4% 773 0.8% 11
1960 65.4% 902 33.5% 462 1.1% 15
1956 72.1% 992 27.6% 380 0.3% 4
1952 77.9% 1,142 21.2% 311 1.0% 14
1948 57.5% 764 39.5% 525 2.9% 39
1944 65.9% 773 33.1% 388 1.0% 12
1940 60.8% 888 38.1% 557 1.1% 16
1936 43.8% 682 54.8% 853 1.5% 23
1932 42.9% 672 55.3% 866 1.9% 29
1928 71.3% 954 27.2% 364 1.5% 20
1924 59.1% 693 24.0% 281 17.0% 199
1920 63.9% 656 29.0% 298 7.0% 72
1916 32.1% 363 58.2% 659 9.7% 110
1912 25.4% 158 38.1% 237 36.5% 227
1908 51.5% 357 39.1% 271 9.4% 65
1904 63.6% 353 20.0% 111 16.4% 91
1900 56.5% 239 40.7% 172 2.8% 12
1896 54.9% 241 43.5% 191 1.6% 7
1892 55.6% 284 44.4% 227
1888 57.7% 459 33.6% 267 8.7% 69

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, Lane County has remained a prohibition, or "dry", county.[12]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities
2005 KDOT Map of Lane County (map legend)

City

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

Lane County is divided into five 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.
TownshipFIPSPopulation
center		 PopulationPopulation
density
/km² (/sq mi)		 Land area
km² (sq mi)		Water area
km² (sq mi)		Water % Geographic coordinates
Alamota007751080 (1)414 (160)0 (0)0%38°24′55″N 100°19′43″W
Cheyenne130503361 (4)245 (94)0 (0)0%38°36′21″N 100°37′22″W
Dighton180751,5732 (5)785 (303)0 (0)0.01%38°27′23″N 100°30′11″W
White Rock77950260 (0)207 (80)0 (0)0.02%38°37′49″N 100°19′55″W
Wilson797251121 (1)206 (80)0 (0)0.20%38°36′47″N 100°28′12″W
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See also
  • Dry counties

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. pp. 180.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  12. "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2004. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-01-21.

Further reading
See also: List of books about State of Kansas (which includes historical information about its counties and cities too)
County
Maps

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