Jackson County, Kansas

Jackson County (county code JA) is a county in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 13,462.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Holton.[2] The county, first named Calhoun County for pro-slavery South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun, was renamed in 1859 for President Andrew Jackson.[3] The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation, near the center of the county, comprises about 18.5% of the county's area.

Jackson County
County
State Bank of Holton
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°24′N 95°48′W
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedFebruary 11, 1859
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatHolton
Largest cityHolton
Area
 • Total658 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land656 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (5 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
13,280
 • Density21/sq mi (8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitejacksoncountyks.com

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 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.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,936—
18706,053212.7%
188010,71877.1%
189014,62636.5%
190017,11717.0%
191016,861−1.5%
192015,495−8.1%
193014,776−4.6%
194013,382−9.4%
195011,098−17.1%
196010,309−7.1%
197010,3420.3%
198011,64412.6%
199011,525−1.0%
200012,6579.8%
201013,4626.4%
Est. 201813,280[5]−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2016[1]
Population pyramid

Jackson County is included in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the 2000 census,[10] 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/km²). There were 5,094 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/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 1888, in 1912 & 1932.

Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 67.7% 3,939 26.0% 1,512 6.3% 367
2012 63.4% 3,527 34.2% 1,901 2.4% 133
2008 61.0% 3,811 36.9% 2,308 2.1% 134
2004 63.4% 3,730 35.1% 2,064 1.6% 94
2000 57.2% 3,001 37.9% 1,990 4.9% 259
1996 49.1% 2,682 36.3% 1,983 14.6% 795
1992 35.5% 1,970 29.5% 1,639 35.0% 1,943
1988 54.4% 2,759 44.6% 2,261 1.1% 55
1984 66.9% 3,466 32.2% 1,667 0.9% 46
1980 63.3% 3,211 30.3% 1,537 6.4% 322
1976 54.9% 2,725 42.9% 2,129 2.3% 114
1972 72.0% 3,363 25.5% 1,191 2.5% 118
1968 60.7% 2,678 27.8% 1,225 11.5% 508
1964 53.8% 2,334 45.5% 1,971 0.7% 31
1960 67.5% 3,279 32.2% 1,567 0.3% 15
1956 71.7% 3,469 28.0% 1,356 0.3% 12
1952 75.3% 4,161 24.6% 1,358 0.1% 8
1948 61.3% 3,166 37.9% 1,958 0.8% 41
1944 69.7% 3,665 29.8% 1,567 0.5% 25
1940 63.9% 4,306 35.6% 2,397 0.5% 34
1936 52.9% 3,680 46.9% 3,265 0.2% 14
1932 48.1% 3,271 50.6% 3,442 1.3% 86
1928 74.6% 4,811 24.8% 1,602 0.6% 40
1924 71.1% 4,391 23.0% 1,419 5.9% 367
1920 70.2% 3,753 29.2% 1,562 0.6% 31
1916 53.4% 3,451 45.1% 2,914 1.5% 94
1912 26.2% 1,027 39.9% 1,565 33.9% 1,331
1908 58.7% 2,201 39.8% 1,494 1.5% 58
1904 70.0% 2,547 25.3% 919 4.7% 171
1900 56.2% 2,291 42.8% 1,745 1.1% 43
1896 52.1% 2,158 47.2% 1,955 0.8% 33
1892 52.9% 1,825 47.1% 1,623
1888 59.9% 1,979 36.9% 1,220 3.2% 105

Laws

Following 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.[12]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities
2005 KDOT Map of Jackson County (map legend)

Cities

Unincorporated communities

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.

TownshipFIPSPopulation
center		 PopulationPopulation
density
/km² (/sq mi)		 Land area
km² (sq mi)		Water area
km² (sq mi)		Water % Geographic coordinates
Adrian003501502 (5)77 (30)0 (0)0.25%39°21′17″N 95°59′43″W
Banner040253003 (8)93 (36)1 (0)0.70%39°26′5″N 95°50′25″W
Cedar112751,25412 (31)103 (40)0 (0)0.03%39°20′53″N 95°40′44″W
Douglas183502,13513 (33)168 (65)0 (0)0.07%39°15′34″N 95°41′2″W
Franklin244007769 (24)84 (32)3 (1)3.28%39°26′41″N 95°44′35″W
Garfield256256247 (18)88 (34)0 (0)0.49%39°25′35″N 95°38′9″W
Grant277002122 (5)109 (42)0 (0)0.10%39°26′47″N 95°58′14″W
Jefferson352254945 (14)94 (36)0 (0)0.12%39°31′0″N 95°50′38″W
Liberty401255136 (15)92 (35)0 (0)0.16%39°31′3″N 95°44′36″W
Lincoln407501,0464 (11)255 (98)0 (0)0.05%39°19′40″N 95°50′26″W
Netawaka499753614 (10)93 (36)0 (0)0.13%39°36′42″N 95°43′47″W
Soldier662004034 (9)110 (43)0 (0)0.17%39°31′22″N 95°58′27″W
Straight Creek684751582 (4)95 (37)0 (0)0.30%39°31′24″N 95°37′0″W
Washington756255164 (10)139 (54)0 (0)0.13%39°15′5″N 95°58′1″W
Whiting781253624 (10)93 (36)0 (0)0.11%39°36′4″N 95°36′57″W
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on 2002-08-02.

See also
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Kansas

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 167.
  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. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  12. "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-26.

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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