Rice County, Kansas

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Rice County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Lyons.[1] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 9,427.[2] The county was named in memory of Samuel Allen Rice, Brigadier-General, United States volunteers, killed April 30, 1864, at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas.[3]

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 1867, Rice County was established.

The Santa Fe Trail followed the route of present-day U.S. Route 56. Ruts in the earth from the trail are still visible in several locations. (Ralph's Ruts are visible in aerial photos at Script error: No such module "Coordinates"..)[4]

In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion and McPherson counties chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company.[5] In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson; in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, then in 1881 was extended to Ellinwood.[6] The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968.[7] In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase and Ellinwood.

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". (0.2%) is water.[8]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

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 9,427. The median age was 39.9 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.1% 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 98.2 males age 18 and over.[14][15]

The racial makeup of the county was 83.3% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 4.6% from some other race, and 9.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 13.7% of the population.[15]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 3,744 households in the county, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]

There were 4,377 housing units, of which 14.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.2% were owner-occupied and 24.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 16.3%.[14]

2000 census

As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 10,761 people, 4,050 households, and 2,830 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,609 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.68% White, 1.15% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.84% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. 5.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,050 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 13.30% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,671, and the median income for a family was $40,960. Males had a median income of $31,175 versus $18,968 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,064. About 8.50% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Presidential elections

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Laws

The Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, either with or without a minimum of 30% of sales coming from food. Rice County is one of 35 counties in the state that allows for the sale of liquor by the drink without the minimum food sales stipulation.[18]

Education

Colleges

Unified school districts

School district office in neighboring county

Communities

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

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

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

Townships

Rice County is divided into twenty townships. The cities of Lyons and Sterling 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.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Township FIPS Population
center 		Population Population
density
/km2 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Atlanta 03075 233 3 (7) 90 (35) 0 (0) 0.25% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Bell 05375 18 0 (0) 94 (36) 1 (0) 0.65% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Center 12075 136 1 (4) 95 (37) 0 (0) 0.04% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
East Washington 19725 179 2 (5) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.03% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Eureka 21900 65 1 (2) 95 (37) 0 (0) 0% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Farmer 23100 441 5 (12) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Galt 25175 51 1 (1) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.22% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Harrison 30425 192 2 (5) 92 (35) 0 (0) 0.06% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Lincoln 41100 577 6 (16) 95 (37) 0 (0) 0% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Mitchell 47525 131 1 (4) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.18% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Odessa 52150 55 1 (2) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.10% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Pioneer 55925 101 1 (3) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.03% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Raymond 58575 185 2 (5) 92 (36) 1 (0) 0.71% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Rockville 60725 134 1 (4) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.04% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Sterling 68225 223 2 (5) 114 (44) 1 (0) 1.01% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Union 72325 741 8 (21) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Valley 73100 276 4 (9) 77 (30) 1 (0) 1.11% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Victoria 73825 364 4 (10) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.06% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
West Washington 77425 138 1 (4) 93 (36) 0 (0) 0.12% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Wilson 79775 147 2 (4) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.02% Script error: No such module "Coordinates".

Trivia

The CW television series Superman & Lois places Superman's home town of Smallville in Rice County ("Pilot").

See also

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Community information for Kansas

References

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  5. ↑ Marion County Kansas : Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; MB Publishing House; LCCN 72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.
  6. ↑ Fourth Annual Report of the Board of Railroad Commissioners for the Year Ending December 1, 1886 in State of Kansas; Kansas Publishing House; 1886.
  7. ↑ Railway Abandonment 1968
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Notes

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Further reading

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County
Trails

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County
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