Neosho County, Kansas

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Neosho County
County
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James and Ella Truitt House in Chanute (2017)
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Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°40′57″N95°17′51″W / 37.6825°N 95.2975°W / 37.6825; -95.2975
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Kansas.svg  Kansas
FoundedJune 3, 1861
Named for Neosho River
Seat Erie
Largest city Chanute
Area
 • Total578 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water6.3 sq mi (16 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020) [1]
 • Total15,904
 • Density27.9/sq mi (10.8/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website NeoshoCountyKS.org

Neosho County is a county located in Southeast Kansas. Its county seat is Erie. [2] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 15,904. [1] The county was named for the Neosho River, which passes through the county.

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History

Early history

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 1861, Neosho County was established.

The first railroad was built through Neosho County in 1870. [3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 578 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km2) is land and 6.3 square miles (16 km2) (1.1%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data USA Neosho County, Kansas age pyramid.svg
Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 88—
1870 10,20611,497.7%
1880 15,12148.2%
1890 18,56122.7%
1900 19,2543.7%
1910 23,75423.4%
1920 24,0001.0%
1930 22,665−5.6%
1940 22,210−2.0%
1950 20,348−8.4%
1960 19,455−4.4%
1970 18,812−3.3%
1980 18,9670.8%
1990 17,035−10.2%
2000 16,997−0.2%
2010 16,512−2.9%
2020 15,904−3.7%
2023 (est.)15,420 [5] −3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2010-2020 [1]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 16,997 people, 6,739 households, and 4,683 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (12 people/km2). There were 7,461 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.90% White, 0.87% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. 2.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,739 households, out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,167, and the median income for a family was $38,532. Males had a median income of $26,906 versus $19,387 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,539. About 10.00% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential elections

Neosho County is a mostly Republican county. Only six presidential elections from 1888 to the present have resulted in Republicans failing to win the county, with the last of these being in 1964. However, like the rest of the four most southeasterly Kansas counties, Democrats have maintained a sizable presence, but not enough to win the county.

Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Neosho County, Kansas [11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,97072.27%1,79626.12%1111.61%
2016 4,43170.18%1,50123.77%3826.05%
2012 4,27265.93%2,05031.64%1582.44%
2008 4,47362.19%2,56335.64%1562.17%
2004 4,70565.07%2,42433.52%1021.41%
2000 4,01458.29%2,58837.58%2844.12%
1996 3,40949.43%2,52736.64%96113.93%
1992 2,92637.07%2,79935.46%2,16827.47%
1988 3,73951.77%3,40247.11%811.12%
1984 4,96864.11%2,67934.57%1021.32%
1980 4,61357.11%2,92336.19%5416.70%
1976 4,03850.32%3,84247.88%1441.79%
1972 5,03465.06%2,55933.07%1451.87%
1968 3,95052.92%2,72536.51%78910.57%
1964 3,45841.68%4,79557.80%430.52%
1960 5,87762.71%3,45136.83%430.46%
1956 5,88665.99%3,00533.69%290.33%
1952 6,59568.60%2,98731.07%320.33%
1948 5,07256.69%3,77042.14%1051.17%
1944 5,42062.45%3,23337.25%260.30%
1940 6,55659.43%4,41940.06%560.51%
1936 5,77750.55%5,61149.09%410.36%
1932 4,21242.27%5,61656.36%1371.37%
1928 6,60372.27%2,45926.92%740.81%
1924 5,10658.70%2,27426.14%1,31915.16%
1920 5,15060.82%3,19537.73%1221.44%
1916 4,05343.87%4,89152.94%2953.19%
1912 1,58030.18%1,99338.07%1,66231.75%
1908 2,92953.15%2,38643.30%1963.56%
1904 3,13462.11%1,53030.32%3827.57%
1900 2,42450.94%2,27947.89%561.18%
1896 2,17745.20%2,60154.01%380.79%
1892 2,00047.81%00.00%2,18352.19%
1888 2,13449.66%1,14426.62%1,01923.71%

Laws

Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1998, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement. [12]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities

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2005 KDOT Map of Neosho County (map legend)

‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county. † means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Townships

Neosho County is divided into twelve townships. The city of Chanute 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.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Township FIPS Population
center		PopulationPopulation
density
/km2 (/sq mi)		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		Water area
km2 (sq mi)		Water %Geographic coordinates
Big Creek066754564 (10)124 (48)1 (0)0.47% 37°41′N95°18′W / 37.683°N 95.300°W / 37.683; -95.300
Canville 105255715 (12)124 (48)0 (0)0.34% 37°36′N95°27′W / 37.600°N 95.450°W / 37.600; -95.450
Centerville123755645 (12)123 (48)1 (0)0.93% 37°31′N95°18′W / 37.517°N 95.300°W / 37.517; -95.300
Chetopa129758947 (19)124 (48)0 (0)0.40% 37°31′N95°28′W / 37.517°N 95.467°W / 37.517; -95.467
Erie215251,52412 (32)123 (47)1 (1)1.17% 37°35′N95°16′W / 37.583°N 95.267°W / 37.583; -95.267
Grant 278003843 (8)125 (48)0 (0)0.19% 37°41′N95°10′W / 37.683°N 95.167°W / 37.683; -95.167
Ladore 376004013 (9)121 (47)3 (1)2.69% 37°26′N95°18′W / 37.433°N 95.300°W / 37.433; -95.300
Lincoln 408753453 (7)123 (47)2 (1)1.29% 37°26′N95°9′W / 37.433°N 95.150°W / 37.433; -95.150
Mission 472509278 (20)119 (46)5 (2)3.97% 37°31′N95°10′W / 37.517°N 95.167°W / 37.517; -95.167
Shiloh 653002972 (6)125 (48)0 (0)0.25% 37°26′N95°28′W / 37.433°N 95.467°W / 37.433; -95.467
Tioga706508858 (21)109 (42)1 (1)1.21% 37°42′N95°27′W / 37.700°N 95.450°W / 37.700; -95.450
Walnut Grove751753383 (7)125 (48)0 (0)0.11% 37°36′N95°10′W / 37.600°N 95.167°W / 37.600; -95.167

See also

National Register of Historic Places listings in Neosho County, Kansas

Community information for Kansas

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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