Cheyenne County, Kansas
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| Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Cheyenne County.png Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | St. Francis |
| Largest city | St. Francis |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 2,644 km² (1,021 mi²) 2,641 km² (1,020 mi²) 2 km² (1 mi²), 0.09% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 3,165 1/km² (3/mi²) |
| Established | March 20, 1873 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Cheyenne County (standard abbreviation: CN) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 3,165. The largest city and county seat is St. Francis.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,644 km² (1,021 mi²). 2,641 km² (1,020 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.09% water.
Adjacent counties
- Dundy County, Nebraska (north)
- Rawlins County, Kansas (east)
- Sherman County, Kansas (south)
- Kit Carson County, Colorado (southwest)
- Yuma County, Colorado (west)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 3,165 people, 1,360 households, and 919 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² (3/mi²). There were 1,636 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.91% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 2.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,360 households out of which 27.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 5.10% from 18 to 24, 22.70% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 26.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,599, and the median income for a family was $34,816. Males had a median income of $24,976 versus $19,569 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,862. 9.40% of the population and 7.40% of families were below the poverty line. 11.80% of those under the age of 18 and 6.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Image:Map of Cheyenne Co, Ks, USA.png
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- St. Francis, 1,395 (county seat)
- Bird City, 444
Unincorporated places
- Wheeler
Townships
Cheyenne County is divided into seven townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the township 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.
| Township | FIPS | Population center | Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benkelman | 06025 | 57 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0 % | Template:Coor dms | |
| Bird City | 06850 | Bird City | 771 | 1 (2) | 884 (341) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | Template:Coor dms |
| Calhoun | 09950 | 57 | 0 (1) | 231 (89) | 2 (1) | 0.70% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Cleveland Run | 14150 | 67 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Jaqua | 35025 | 46 | 0 (1) | 124 (48) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Orlando | 53050 | 63 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0 % | Template:Coor dms | |
| Wano | 75375 | St. Francis | 2,104 | 2 (6) | 937 (362) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | Template:Coor dms |
Education
Unified school districts
See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.
- Cheylin USD 103
- St. Francis Schools USD 297
External links
- General county information
- County Level Data
