Hodgeman County, Kansas facts for kids
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Hodgeman County
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Hodgeman County Courthouse in Jetmore (2016)
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Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | February 26, 1867 |
| Named for | Amos Hodgman |
| Seat | Jetmore |
| Largest city | Jetmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 860 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Land | 860 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.04%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,723 |
| • Density | 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Hodgeman County (county code HG) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 1,723. Its county seat and most populous city is Jetmore.
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History
Hodgeman County was founded in 1867. It was named for Amos Hodgman, member of the 7th Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. The letter E was later added to the namesake's name.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 860 square miles (2,200 km2), of which 860 square miles (2,200 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (0.04%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Ness County (north)
- Pawnee County (east)
- Edwards County (southeast)
- Ford County (south)
- Gray County (southwest)
- Finney County (west)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,704 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,895 | 69.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,032 | −29.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,930 | 44.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,734 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,157 | 11.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,535 | −15.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,310 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,115 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,662 | −14.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,269 | −14.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,177 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,085 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,916 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,723 | −10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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As of the 2000 census, there were 2,085 people, 796 households, and 581 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 945 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.31% White, 0.91% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.48% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.
There were 796 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.10% were married couples living together, 4.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 29.00% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,994, and the median income for a family was $39,358. Males had a median income of $27,568 versus $21,534 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,599. About 10.70% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.90% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
Townships
Hodgeman County is divided into nine townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. 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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| Benton | 06225 | 48 | 1 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.13% | 38°2′39″N 100°10′18″W / 38.04417°N 100.17167°W | |
| Center | 11725 | 1,121 | 3 (8) | 374 (144) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 38°5′7″N 99°53′46″W / 38.08528°N 99.89611°W | |
| Hallet | 29525 | 62 | 0 (1) | 182 (70) | 0 (0) | 0% | 38°5′40″N 100°4′10″W / 38.09444°N 100.06944°W | |
| Marena | 44575 | 432 | 1 (3) | 373 (144) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 38°9′52″N 99°41′19″W / 38.16444°N 99.68861°W | |
| North Roscoe | 51350 | 51 | 0 (0) | 276 (106) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 38°10′29″N 100°7′14″W / 38.17472°N 100.12056°W | |
| Sawlog | 63225 | 93 | 0 (1) | 187 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 37°58′18″N 99°54′32″W / 37.97167°N 99.90889°W | |
| South Roscoe | 66900 | 76 | 0 (1) | 185 (71) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 37°56′59″N 100°6′31″W / 37.94972°N 100.10861°W | |
| Sterling | 68175 | 144 | 0 (1) | 374 (144) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 37°59′46″N 99°40′24″W / 37.99611°N 99.67333°W | |
| Valley | 72825 | 58 | 0 (1) | 185 (71) | 0 (0) | 0% | 38°12′41″N 99°51′47″W / 38.21139°N 99.86306°W | |
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In popular culture
At the beginning of the 1992 film Unforgiven, the protagonist William Munny, played by Clint Eastwood, is living in Hodgeman County and working as a pig farmer, while attempting to hide evidence of his violent past from all those around him.
Education
Unified school districts
- Jetmore USD 227
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Hodgeman para niños
