Haskell County, Kansas
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| Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Haskell County.png Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Sublette |
| Largest city | Sublette |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 1,496 km² (578 mi²) 1,495 km² (577 mi²) 1 km² (0 mi²), 0.06% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 4,307 3/km² (8/mi²) |
| Established | March 23, 1887 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Haskell County (standard abbreviation: HS) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 4,307. The largest city and county seat is Sublette. Haskell is a prohibition or dry county.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,496 km² (578 mi²). 1,495 km² (577 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water.
Adjacent counties
- Finney County, Kansas (north)
- Gray County, Kansas (east)
- Meade County, Kansas (southeast)
- Seward County, Kansas (south)
- Stevens County, Kansas (southwest)
- Grant County, Kansas (west)
- Kearny County, Kansas (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 4,307 people, 1,481 households, and 1,153 families residing in the county. The population density was 3/km² (8/mi²). There were 1,639 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.07% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 11.45% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. 23.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,481 households out of which 43.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.40% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.10% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the county the population was spread out with 32.90% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,634, and the median income for a family was $43,354. Males had a median income of $31,296 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,349. 11.60% of the population and 8.00% of families were below the poverty line. 15.40% of those under the age of 18 and 9.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Image:Map of Haskell Co, Ks, USA.png
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
Townships
Haskell County is divided into three 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.
| Township | FIPS | Population center | Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | 18825 | 1,814 | 4 (9) | 499 (193) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Haskell | 30625 | 1,971 | 4 (10) | 498 (192) | 0 (0) | 0.07% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Lockport | 41675 | 522 | 1 (3) | 498 (192) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | Template:Coor dms |
Education
Unified school districts
- Sublette USD 374
- Santanta USD 507
See also
Template:See also Kansas counties
External links
- General county information
- County Level Data
