| Franklin 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 | Ottawa |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
577 sq mi (1,494 km²) 574 sq mi (1,486 km²) 3 sq mi (7 km²), 0.49% |
| PopulationEst. - (2006) - Density |
26,513 46.2/sq mi (17.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.franklincoks.org | |
| Named for: Benjamin Franklin | |
Franklin County (county code FR) is a county located in East Central Kansas, in the Central United States. The county's population—one of the fastest growing in the state of Kansas—was estimated to be 26,513 in the year 2006.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Ottawa. The county is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
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History
Franklin County was created in 1855 as one of the original counties of the Kansas Territory. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.
Law and government
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1994, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.[2]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 577 square miles (1,494 km²), of which 574 square miles (1,486 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7 km²), or 0.49%, is water.GR2
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Douglas County (north)
- Johnson County (northeast)
- Miami County (east)
- Linn County (southeast)
- Anderson County (south)
- Coffey County (southwest)
- Osage County (west)
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,030 |
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| 1870 | 10,385 | 242.7% | |
| 1880 | 16,797 | 61.7% | |
| 1890 | 20,279 | 20.7% | |
| 1900 | 21,354 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 20,884 | -2.2% | |
| 1920 | 21,946 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 22,024 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 20,889 | -5.2% | |
| 1950 | 19,928 | -4.6% | |
| 1960 | 19,548 | -1.9% | |
| 1970 | 20,007 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 22,062 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 21,994 | -0.3% | |
| 2000 | 24,784 | 12.7% | |
Franklin County's population was estimated to be 26,513 in the year 2006, an increase of 1639, or +6.6%, over the previous six years;[1] it has the fifth fastest growing population in the state. As of the U.S. Census in 2000,GR2 there were 24,784 people, 9,452 households, and 6,720 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 10,229 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.05% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
There were 9,452 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04. In the county the population was spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $39,052, and the median income for a family was $45,197. Males had a median income of $31,223 versus $22,992 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,311. About 5.60% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.40% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Steve Grogan, NFL quarterback, who grew up in Ottawa.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2005 estimate):[3]
- Ottawa, 12,597 (county seat)
- Wellsville, 1,631
- Pomona, 942
- Richmond, 514
- Williamsburg, 359
- Princeton, 327
- Lane, 259
- Rantoul, 245
Unincorporated places
- Centropolis
- Homewood
- LeLoup
- Peoria
- Richter
Townships
Franklin County is divided into sixteen townships. The city of Ottawa 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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| Appanoose | 02075 | 293 | 4 (10) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | ||
| Centropolis | 12475 | 997 | 9 (25) | 105 (41) | 0 (0) | 0.34% | ||
| Cutler | 16900 | Rantoul | 856 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 1 (0) | 0.68% | |
| Franklin | 24375 | Wellsville | 2,552 | 28 (72) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.52% | |
| Greenwood | 28750 | 429 | 5 (14) | 79 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | ||
| Harrison | 30300 | 445 | 6 (16) | 71 (27) | 1 (0) | 0.84% | ||
| Hayes | 30925 | 397 | 5 (13) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.36% | ||
| Homewood | 33000 | 493 | 6 (16) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.26% | ||
| Lincoln | 40700 | 797 | 10 (26) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.31% | ||
| Ohio | 52350 | Princeton | 783 | 7 (19) | 108 (42) | 1 (0) | 1.05% | |
| Ottawa | 53575 | 868 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 0 (0) | 0.33% | ||
| Peoria | 55425 | 626 | 7 (18) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.20% | ||
| Pomona | 57025 | Pomona | 1,174 | 22 (56) | 54 (21) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | |
| Pottawatomie | 57225 | Lane | 669 | 7 (17) | 101 (39) | 0 (0) | 0.46% | |
| Richmond | 59700 | Richmond | 812 | 9 (23) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.50% | |
| Williamsburg | 79325 | Williamsburg | 672 | 5 (12) | 145 (56) | 1 (1) | 0.95% | |
| Sources: Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files. U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. | ||||||||
Education
Unified school districts
- West Franklin USD 287 (Web site)
- Central Heights USD 288 (Web site)
- Wellsville USD 289 (Web site)
- Ottawa USD 290 (Web site)
Colleges and universities
- Ottawa University, Ottawa
- Neosho County Community College (branch campus), Ottawa
See also
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 2007-12-26.
- ^ Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Annual estimates of the population to 2005-07-01. Released 2006-06-21.
External links
Official sites
Additional information
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| Lane • Ottawa (county seat) • Pomona • Princeton • Rantoul • Richmond • Wellsville • Williamsburg |
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| Central City | Kansas City, Missouri |  |
| Largest cities (over 100,000 in 2000) | Independence • Kansas City, Kansas • Olathe • Overland Park | |
| Medium-sized cities (10,000 to 100,000 in 2000) | Blue Springs • Belton • Excelsior Springs • Gladstone • Grandview • Lansing • Leawood • Leavenworth • Lee's Summit • Lenexa • Liberty • Merriam • Ottawa • Prairie Village • Raymore • Raytown • Shawnee | |
| Counties | Jackson • Clay • Cass • Platte • Lafayette • Ray • Clinton • Bates • Caldwell • Johnson • Wyandotte • Leavenworth • Miami • Franklin • Linn | |
