Greenwood County, Kansas

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Greenwood County is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Eureka.[1] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 6,016.[2] The county was named for Alfred Greenwood, a U.S. congressman from Arkansas that advocated Kansas statehood.

History

Early history

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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 1855, Greenwood County was established, and named for Alfred B. Greenwood,[3] a U.S. Congressman from Arkansas.

The first railroad in Greenwood County was built through that territory in 1879.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.8%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-largest county in Kansas by area.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 6,016 and a median age of 48.7 years; 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 26.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.0 males age 18 and over. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11][12]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.9% from some other race, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.4% of the population.[13]

There were 2,687 households in the county, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 3,666 housing units, of which 26.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.3% were owner-occupied and 24.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%.[11]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[14] there were 7,673 people, 3,234 households, and 2,153 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,273 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 96.53% White, 0.83% Native American, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.10% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 3,234 households, out of which 27.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.70% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 22.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,169, and the median income for a family was $38,140. Males had a median income of $27,021 versus $19,356 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,976. About 8.20% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Greenwood county is often carried by Republican Candidates. The last time a Democratic candidate has carried this county was in 1936 by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Presidential elections

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Presidential election results

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Laws

Greenwood 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.[15]

The county narrowly voted "No" on the 2022 Kansas abortion referendum, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 50.1% to 49.9% despite backing Donald Trump with 79% of the vote to Joe Biden's 18% in the 2020 presidential election.[16][17]

Education

Unified school districts

School districts which have territory in the county include:[18]

School districts with offices in neighboring counties
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Communities

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2005 map of Greenwood County[19] (map legend)

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Greenwood County.[19]

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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Townships

Greenwood County is divided into fifteen townships. The city of Eureka 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
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/km2 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Bachelor 03625 230 1 (4) 155 (60) 1 (0) 0.70% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Eureka 21825 451 3 (8) 149 (58) 2 (1) 1.50% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Fall River 22800 229 1 (4) 154 (60) 2 (1) 1.13% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Janesville 35000 548 1 (4) 371 (143) 2 (1) 0.62% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Lane 38425 167 1 (3) 138 (53) 1 (0) 0.52% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Madison 44075 1,155 4 (9) 320 (124) 3 (1) 0.85% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Otter Creek 53650 211 1 (2) 290 (112) 2 (1) 0.55% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Pleasant Grove 56375 52 0 (1) 150 (58) 2 (1) 1.57% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Quincy 58175 163 1 (3) 155 (60) 1 (0) 0.38% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Salem 62650 35 0 (0) 233 (90) 2 (1) 0.89% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Salt Springs 62875 463 3 (7) 182 (70) 10 (4) 5.16% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Shell Rock 64600 173 1 (3) 136 (53) 1 (0) 0.87% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
South Salem 66925 127 1 (1) 224 (87) 3 (1) 1.13% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Spring Creek 67425 154 1 (3) 139 (54) 1 (1) 0.93% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Twin Grove 71825 601 4 (11) 148 (57) 1 (0) 0.57% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
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See also

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Community information for Kansas

References

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Further reading

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External links

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County
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