Sheridan County, Kansas facts for kids
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Sheridan County
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Buffalo Hunters' Home in Sheridan (1873)
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Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Named for | Philip Sheridan |
| Seat | Hoxie |
| Largest city | Hoxie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 896 sq mi (2,320 km2) |
| • Land | 896 sq mi (2,320 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.03% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,447 |
| • Density | 2.7/sq mi (1.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Sheridan County (standard abbreviation: SD) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,447. Its county seat is Hoxie. The county was named in honor of Phillip H. Sheridan, a general of the American Civil War era.
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History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
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 1873, Sheridan County was established.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 896 square miles (2,320 km2), of which 896 square miles (2,320 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (0.03%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Decatur County (north)
- Norton County (northeast)
- Graham County (east)
- Gove County (south)
- Thomas County (west)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,567 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,733 | 138.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,819 | 2.3% | |
| 1910 | 5,651 | 48.0% | |
| 1920 | 5,484 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 6,038 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 5,312 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 4,607 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,267 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,859 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,544 | −8.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,043 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,813 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,556 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,447 | −4.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 2,813 people, 1,124 households, and 795 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,263 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.65% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,124 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.80% were married couples living together, 4.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,547, and the median income for a family was $38,292. Males had a median income of $26,351 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,299. About 12.00% of families and 15.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.30% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
Townships
Sheridan County is divided into fourteen 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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| Adell | 00300 | 13 | 0 (0) | 140 (54) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | 39°30′58″N 100°14′13″W / 39.51611°N 100.23694°W | |
| Bloomfield | 07450 | 45 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°26′8″N 100°39′52″W / 39.43556°N 100.66444°W | |
| Bowcreek | 08125 | 54 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°25′48″N 100°17′2″W / 39.43000°N 100.28389°W | |
| East Saline | 19675 | 66 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°11′50″N 100°12′38″W / 39.19722°N 100.21056°W | |
| Kenneth | 36525 | Hoxie | 1,430 | 15 (40) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°21′16″N 100°26′24″W / 39.35444°N 100.44000°W |
| Logan | 42225 | 115 | 1 (2) | 187 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°21′26″N 100°37′4″W / 39.35722°N 100.61778°W | |
| Parnell | 54650 | 104 | 1 (1) | 185 (71) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°25′33″N 100°30′57″W / 39.42583°N 100.51583°W | |
| Prairie Dog | 57500 | 71 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°31′27″N 100°40′15″W / 39.52417°N 100.67083°W | |
| Sheridan | 64750 | 269 | 2 (5) | 138 (53) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°31′40″N 100°32′38″W / 39.52778°N 100.54389°W | |
| Solomon | 66400 | 248 | 1 (2) | 279 (108) | 0 (0) | 0.04% | 39°13′54″N 100°38′0″W / 39.23167°N 100.63333°W | |
| Springbrook | 67350 | 108 | 0 (1) | 279 (108) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | 39°13′38″N 100°28′15″W / 39.22722°N 100.47083°W | |
| Union | 72400 | 60 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°31′52″N 100°22′35″W / 39.53111°N 100.37639°W | |
| Valley | 73150 | 139 | 1 (2) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | 39°21′0″N 100°16′5″W / 39.35000°N 100.26806°W | |
| West Saline | 77375 | 91 | 0 (1) | 186 (72) | 0 (0) | 0.02% | 39°12′44″N 100°20′28″W / 39.21222°N 100.34111°W |
Education
Unified school districts
- Hoxie USD 412
Images for kids
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Windmill, Sheridan County, Kansas, 1939. Farm Security Administration photo by Russell Lee.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Sheridan (Kansas) para niños
