| Douglas County, Kansas | |
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 Location in the state of Kansas |
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 Kansas's location in the USA |
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| Founded | August 25, 1855 |
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| Seat | Lawrence |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
474 sq mi (1,229 km²) 457 sq mi (1,183 km²) 18 sq mi (46 km²), 3.71% |
| PopulationEst. - (2006) - Density |
112,123 245.3/sq mi (94.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.douglas-county.com | |
| Named for: Stephen A. Douglas | |
Douglas County (county code DG) is located in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. The county's population—one of the fastest-growing in the state of Kansas—was estimated to be 112,123 in the year 2006, making it the fifth largest in the state.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Lawrence, and the entire county is included in the Lawrence, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Law and government
Douglas County was a prohibition, or "dry", county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement. The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 1992.[2]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 474 square miles (1,229 km²), of which 457 square miles (1,183 km²) is land and 18 square miles (46 km²), or 3.71%, is water.GR2 Much of its northern boundary is defined by the Kansas River which flows through Lawrence and provides hydropower at the Bowersock Dam.
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County (north)
- Leavenworth County (northeast)
- Johnson County (east)
- Miami County (southeast)
- Franklin County (south)
- Osage County (southwest)
- Shawnee County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 8,637 |
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| 1870 | 20,592 | 138.4% | |
| 1880 | 21,700 | 5.4% | |
| 1890 | 23,961 | 10.4% | |
| 1900 | 25,096 | 4.7% | |
| 1910 | 24,724 | -1.5% | |
| 1920 | 23,998 | -2.9% | |
| 1930 | 25,143 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 25,171 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 34,086 | 35.4% | |
| 1960 | 43,720 | 28.3% | |
| 1970 | 57,932 | 32.5% | |
| 1980 | 67,640 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 81,798 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 99,962 | 22.2% | |
Douglas County's population was estimated to be 112,123 in the year 2006, an increase of 11,984, or +12.0%, over the previous six years;[1] it has the second fastest growing and fifth largest population in the state (Johnson County has the fastest growing and largest population). As of the U.S. Census in 2000,GR2 there were 99,962 people, 38,486 households, and 21,167 families residing in the county. The population density was 219 people per square mile (84/km²). There were 40,250 housing units at an average density of 88 per square mile (34/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.09% White, 4.24% Black or African American, 2.56% Native American, 3.12% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.27% of the population.
There were 38,486 households out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.00% were non-families. 28.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97. In the county the population was spread out with 20.40% under the age of 18, 26.40% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 16.90% from 45 to 64, and 7.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $37,547, and the median income for a family was $53,991. Males had a median income of $35,577 versus $27,225 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,952. About 6.20% of families and 15.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):
- Lawrence, 81,873 (county seat)
- Eudora, 5,119
- Baldwin City, 3,664
- Lecompton, 599
Unincorporated places
- Big Springs
- Clearfield
- Clinton
- Globe
- Grover
- Hesper
- Kanwaka
- Lake View
- Lone Star
- Midland
- Pleasant Grove
- Sibleyville
- Stull
- Vinland
- Worden
Townships
Douglas County is divided into nine townships. The city of Lawrence 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.
| Township | FIPS | Population center |
Population | Population density /km² (/sq mi) |
Land area km² (sq mi) |
Water area km² (sq mi) |
Water % | Geographic coordinates |
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| Clinton | 14325 | 531 | 7 (17) | 80 (31) | 26 (10) | 24.41% | ||
| Eudora | 21700 | Eudora | 5,571 | 43 (113) | 128 (49) | 2 (1) | 1.57% | |
| Grant | 27650 | 442 | 10 (27) | 43 (16) | 0 (0) | 0.74% | ||
| Kanwaka | 36075 | 1,317 | 12 (30) | 114 (44) | 8 (3) | 6.69% | ||
| Lecompton | 39175 | Lecompton | 1,761 | 20 (51) | 90 (35) | 2 (1) | 2.45% | |
| Marion | 44700 | 836 | 5 (12) | 185 (72) | 1 (0) | 0.52% | ||
| Palmyra | 54225 | Baldwin City | 5,760 | 27 (70) | 212 (82) | 2 (1) | 0.79% | |
| Wakarusa | 74400 | 2,237 | 19 (49) | 119 (46) | 2 (1) | 1.81% | ||
| Willow Springs | 79500 | 1,409 | 10 (26) | 141 (54) | 1 (0) | 0.54% | ||
| Sources: Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files. U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. | ||||||||
Education
Unified school districts
- Perry-Lecompton USD 343 (Web site)
- Baldwin City USD 348 (Web site)
- Eudora USD 491 (Web site)
- Lawrence USD 497 (Web site)
See also
- Kaw River - Natural crossing point for westward wagon trains on the Oregon Trail
- California Road - Cutoff on the Oregon Trail to Lawrence, Kansas from Westport
- Santa Fe Trail Swales - Visible near Black Jack Park
- Geographic Information System Viewers
Information on this and other counties in Kansas
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of Kansas county name etymologies
- Kansas locations by per capita income
Other information for Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of unified school districts in Kansas
- List of colleges and universities in Kansas
References
- See also: Geographic references and United States Census, 2000
- ^ a b Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Annual estimates of the population to 2006-07-01. Released 2007-03-22. Six year change is from 2000-07-01 to 2006-07-01.
- ^ Map of Wet and Dry Counties. Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue (November 2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
External links
Official sites
Additional information
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