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Pawnee County (standard abbreviation: PN) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 6,253.[1] The largest city and county seat is Larned.[2]

Not to be confused with Pawnee, Kansas.
Pawnee County
County
Pawnee County Courthouse in Larned (2009)
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°09′N 99°12′W
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedFebruary 26, 1867
Named forPawnee tribe
SeatLarned
Largest cityLarned
Area
 • Total755 sq mi (1,960 km2)
 • Land754 sq mi (1,950 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)  0.05%%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total6,253
 • Density8.3/sq mi (3.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 4th
Websitepawneecountykansas.com

The county is named after the Pawnee Tribe.[3]


Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 755 square miles (1,960 km2), of which 754 square miles (1,950 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.05%) is water.[4]


Adjacent counties



National protected area



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870179—
18805,3962,914.5%
18905,204−3.6%
19005,084−2.3%
19108,85974.3%
19209,3235.2%
193010,51012.7%
194010,300−2.0%
195011,0417.2%
196010,254−7.1%
19708,484−17.3%
19808,065−4.9%
19907,555−6.3%
20007,233−4.3%
20106,973−3.6%
20206,253−10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1]
Age pyramid
Age pyramid

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 7,233 people, 2,739 households, and 1,785 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (4/km2). There were 3,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.96% White, 5.00% Black or African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 4.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,739 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% were non-families. 32.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.60% 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 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 112.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,175, and the median income for a family was $45,634. Males had a median income of $26,751 versus $20,931 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,584. About 5.40% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 9.90% of those age 65 or over.


Government



Presidential elections


Pawnee County has been primarily Republican for the majority of its history. However, there have been multiple stretches where it was considered a swing county, backing the national winner in all presidential elections from 1904 to 1936 as well as 1964 to 1988. It has trended away from bellwether status since 1988 however.

United States presidential election results for Pawnee County, Kansas[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 2,045 74.66% 643 23.48% 51 1.86%
2016 1,904 71.55% 579 21.76% 178 6.69%
2012 1,836 70.40% 718 27.53% 54 2.07%
2008 1,946 67.59% 882 30.64% 51 1.77%
2004 2,172 72.69% 773 25.87% 43 1.44%
2000 1,850 62.93% 968 32.93% 122 4.15%
1996 1,927 61.10% 932 29.55% 295 9.35%
1992 1,357 37.85% 1,118 31.19% 1,110 30.96%
1988 1,825 54.11% 1,474 43.70% 74 2.19%
1984 2,570 68.90% 1,092 29.28% 68 1.82%
1980 2,170 58.79% 1,184 32.08% 337 9.13%
1976 1,692 45.11% 1,959 52.23% 100 2.67%
1972 2,370 65.83% 1,110 30.83% 120 3.33%
1968 2,037 54.19% 1,416 37.67% 306 8.14%
1964 1,468 36.03% 2,577 63.25% 29 0.71%
1960 2,618 58.32% 1,853 41.28% 18 0.40%
1956 2,788 63.73% 1,567 35.82% 20 0.46%
1952 3,431 71.12% 1,340 27.78% 53 1.10%
1948 2,221 52.44% 1,945 45.93% 69 1.63%
1944 2,057 54.05% 1,727 45.38% 22 0.58%
1940 2,329 50.77% 2,216 48.31% 42 0.92%
1936 1,753 38.31% 2,814 61.49% 9 0.20%
1932 1,889 42.52% 2,451 55.17% 103 2.32%
1928 2,829 75.18% 918 24.40% 16 0.43%
1924 2,407 62.54% 1,111 28.86% 331 8.60%
1920 2,128 63.98% 1,138 34.22% 60 1.80%
1916 1,499 38.72% 2,131 55.05% 241 6.23%
1912 366 16.25% 1,050 46.63% 836 37.12%
1908 1,000 48.43% 961 46.54% 104 5.04%
1904 957 60.80% 494 31.39% 123 7.81%
1900 684 48.00% 727 51.02% 14 0.98%
1896 499 43.28% 635 55.07% 19 1.65%
1892 670 47.86% 0 0.00% 730 52.14%
1888 895 61.94% 303 20.97% 247 17.09%



Laws


Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, Pawnee County remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1992, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.[11]


Education



Unified school districts



Communities


2005 KDOT Map of Pawnee County (map legend)
2005 KDOT Map of Pawnee County (map legend)

Cities



Unincorporated communities



Townships


Pawnee County is divided into twenty-one townships. The city of Larned 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.
TownshipFIPSPopulation
center		 PopulationPopulation
density
/km2 (/sq mi)		 Land area
km2 (sq mi)		Water area
km2 (sq mi)		Water % Geographic coordinates
Ash Valley02825491 (1)95 (37)0 (0)0.07%38°18′46″N 99°12′37″W
Browns Grove087503103 (9)93 (36)0 (0)0%38°12′1″N 99°31′12″W
Conkling15225260 (1)94 (36)0 (0)0.07%38°18′46″N 99°18′57″W
Garfield257752593 (7)93 (36)0 (0)0.03%38°2′55″N 99°16′50″W
Grant279252343 (7)92 (36)0 (0)0.04%38°11′54″N 99°24′18″W
Keysville36625551 (2)94 (36)0 (0)0%38°8′2″N 99°25′12″W
Larned387252663 (8)87 (34)0 (0)0%38°12′38″N 99°4′5″W
Lincoln40975280 (1)93 (36)0 (0)0.12%38°17′55″N 99°24′33″W
Logan42075481 (1)93 (36)0 (0)0.07%38°7′34″N 98°57′31″W
Morton48525561 (2)92 (36)0 (0)0%38°12′40″N 99°18′19″W
Orange53000731 (2)92 (36)0 (0)0%38°3′2″N 99°11′46″W
Pawnee54800821 (2)93 (36)0 (0)0.06%38°11′45″N 99°11′54″W
Pleasant Grove564002302 (6)93 (36)0 (0)0.22%38°9′20″N 99°5′13″W
Pleasant Ridge56475561 (2)93 (36)0 (0)0.02%38°7′25″N 99°18′6″W
Pleasant Valley566001281 (4)93 (36)0 (0)0%38°2′11″N 99°4′4″W
River60050871 (2)92 (36)0 (0)0%38°13′19″N 98°57′44″W
Santa Fe630257889 (22)92 (36)0 (0)0%38°9′0″N 99°10′37″W
Sawmill63250240 (1)93 (36)0 (0)0.07%38°8′19″N 99°30′22″W
Shiley65275280 (1)94 (36)0 (0)0.15%38°18′12″N 99°32′20″W
Valley Center73225571 (2)92 (35)0 (0)0.07%38°3′4″N 98°57′47″W
Walnut750501131 (3)93 (36)0 (0)0.08%38°18′44″N 99°4′44″W

See also



References


  1. "QuickFacts; Pawnee County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Swanton, John Reed (1952). The Indian Tribes of North America. US Government Printing Office. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-8063-1730-4.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  11. "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2007.

Further reading


See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail
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На других языках

[de] Pawnee County (Kansas)

Pawnee County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat Kansas der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Larned.
- [en] Pawnee County, Kansas

[ru] Пони (округ, Канзас)

Пони́[1] (англ. Pawnee County; стандартное обозначение PN) — округ в штате Канзас, США. Официально образован 26-го февраля 1867 года. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 6 973 человека.


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