Labette County, Kansas
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| Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Labette County.png Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Oswego |
| Largest city | Parsons |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 1,692 km² (653 mi²) 1,680 km² (649 mi²) 12 km² (4 mi²), 0.69% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 22,835 14/km² (35/mi²) |
| Established | February 26, 1867 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Labette County (standard abbreviation: LB) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 22,835. The county seat is Oswego.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,692 km² (653 mi²). 1,680 km² (649 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.
Adjacent counties
- Neosho County, Kansas (north)
- Crawford County, Kansas (northeast)
- Cherokee County, Kansas (east)
- Craig County, Oklahoma (south)
- Nowata County, Oklahoma (southwest)
- Montgomery County, Kansas (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 22,835 people, 9,194 households, and 6,114 families residing in the county. The population density was 14/km² (35/mi²). There were 10,306 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.28% White, 4.66% Black or African American, 1.95% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,194 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.50% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $37,519. Males had a median income of $29,043 versus $21,706 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,525. 12.70% of the population and 8.90% of families were below the poverty line. 14.70% of those under the age of 18 and 11.90% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Image:Map of Labette Co, Ks, USA.png
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- Parsons, 11,291
- Oswego, 2,002 (county seat)
- Chetopa, 1,237
- Altamont, 1,072
- Edna, 422
- Mound Valley, 418
- Bartlett, 124
- Labette, 68
Townships
Labette County is divided into sixteen townships. The cities of Chetopa, Oswego, and Parsons are considered governmentally independent and are 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 | Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 10325 | 217 | 2 (5) | 103 (40) | 0 (0) | 0.22% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Elm Grove | 20750 | 798 | 6 (16) | 130 (50) | 0 (0) | 0.17% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Fairview | 22550 | 239 | 3 (7) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.11% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Hackberry | 29350 | 403 | 3 (8) | 131 (51) | 0 (0) | 0.15% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Howard | 33300 | 357 | 3 (8) | 111 (43) | 0 (0) | 0.13% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Labette | 37400 | 373 | 4 (10) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.18% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Liberty | 40175 | 395 | 4 (11) | 95 (37) | 0 (0) | 0.11% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Montana | 47850 | 179 | 3 (7) | 71 (27) | 1 (1) | 1.90% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Mound Valley | 48850 | 806 | 5 (13) | 166 (64) | 0 (0) | 0.11% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Mount Pleasant | 48950 | 1,351 | 14 (37) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.34% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Neosho | 49775 | 222 | 3 (8) | 70 (27) | 2 (1) | 2.40% | Template:Coor dms | |
| North | 50975 | 612 | 7 (19) | 83 (32) | 0 (0) | 0.16% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Osage | 53150 | 703 | 4 (12) | 157 (61) | 5 (2) | 2.93% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Oswego | 53475 | 310 | 5 (12) | 66 (25) | 1 (0) | 1.73% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Richland | 59425 | 303 | 3 (8) | 97 (38) | 0 (0) | 0.43% | Template:Coor dms | |
| Walton | 75250 | 726 | 9 (23) | 83 (32) | 0 (0) | 0.16% | Template:Coor dms |
Education
Unified school districts
- Parsons USD 503
- Oswego USD 504
- Chetopa USD 505
- Labette County USD 506
See also
Template:See also Kansas counties
External links
- General county information
- County level data
- Local history and genealogy
