Stanton County, Kansas

Stanton County (standard abbreviation: ST) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat is Johnson City.[3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,084.[1] It was named for Edwin Stanton, the U.S. Secretary of War during most of the American Civil War.

Stanton County
County
Stanton County courthouse in Johnson City (2010)
Stanton County courthouse in Johnson City (2010)
Map of Kansas highlighting Stanton County
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°34′00″N 101°46′59″W
Country United States
State Kansas
Founded1887
Named forEdwin Stanton
SeatJohnson City
Largest cityJohnson City
Area
 • Total680 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Land680 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.01%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total2,084
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
2,044 Decrease
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
WebsiteStantonCountyKS.com

History
See also: History of Kansas and Timeline of Kansas history

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state.

In 1887, Stanton County was established, and named for Edwin Stanton.

In the 1930s, the prosperity of the area was severely affected by its location within the Dust Bowl. This catastrophe intensified the economic impact of the Great Depression in the region.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 680 square miles (1,800 km2), of which 680 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (0.01%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18805—
18901,03120,520.0%
1900327−68.3%
19101,034216.2%
1920908−12.2%
19302,152137.0%
19401,443−32.9%
19502,26356.8%
19602,108−6.8%
19702,2878.5%
19802,3392.3%
19902,333−0.3%
20002,4063.1%
20102,235−7.1%
20202,084−6.8%
2021 (est.)2,044[2]−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1]

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,406 people, 858 households, and 638 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km2). There were 1,007 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.41% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 12.51% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 23.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 858 households, out of which 40.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.50% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 104.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,172, and the median income for a family was $46,300. Males had a median income of $30,236 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,043. About 10.70% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Stanton County is almost always Republican, The last time a democratic candidate carried the county was in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson.

Presidential elections
Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Stanton County, Kansas[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 614 79.12% 148 19.07% 14 1.80%
2016 492 77.24% 115 18.05% 30 4.71%
2012 605 79.71% 143 18.84% 11 1.45%
2008 628 75.94% 188 22.73% 11 1.33%
2004 796 82.40% 165 17.08% 5 0.52%
2000 785 76.29% 215 20.89% 29 2.82%
1996 628 71.20% 189 21.43% 65 7.37%
1992 556 55.71% 224 22.44% 218 21.84%
1988 592 62.32% 310 32.63% 48 5.05%
1984 783 76.61% 205 20.06% 34 3.33%
1980 672 67.74% 231 23.29% 89 8.97%
1976 510 49.04% 489 47.02% 41 3.94%
1972 754 71.54% 259 24.57% 41 3.89%
1968 541 59.52% 288 31.68% 80 8.80%
1964 459 47.32% 500 51.55% 11 1.13%
1960 627 65.72% 323 33.86% 4 0.42%
1956 549 70.20% 226 28.90% 7 0.90%
1952 664 74.61% 215 24.16% 11 1.24%
1948 407 56.53% 300 41.67% 13 1.81%
1944 398 61.71% 240 37.21% 7 1.09%
1940 378 54.62% 301 43.50% 13 1.88%
1936 311 40.39% 458 59.48% 1 0.13%
1932 412 40.23% 598 58.40% 14 1.37%
1928 497 74.85% 164 24.70% 3 0.45%
1924 379 62.44% 158 26.03% 70 11.53%
1920 269 73.10% 89 24.18% 10 2.72%
1916 180 44.55% 170 42.08% 54 13.37%
1912 42 15.91% 114 43.18% 108 40.91%
1908 180 60.81% 107 36.15% 9 3.04%
1904 63 64.95% 34 35.05% 0 0.00%
1900 50 57.47% 36 41.38% 1 1.15%
1896 55 49.11% 57 50.89% 0 0.00%
1892 146 52.71% 0 0.00% 131 47.29%
1888 298 52.84% 197 34.93% 69 12.23%

Laws

Although the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, Stanton County has remained a prohibition, or "dry", county, one of only three such counties left in the state.[10]

Education

Unified school districts

Communities
2005 KDOT Map of Stanton County (map legend)

† means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships
Area affected by the Dust Bowl between 1935 and 1938.

Stanton County is divided into three 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.

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
Big Bow066003381 (2)558 (216)0 (0)0%37°33′18″N 101°36′30″W
Manter444003120 (1)647 (250)0 (0)0%37°33′15″N 101°56′7″W
Stanton67975Johnson City1,7563 (8)556 (215)0 (0)0.02%37°33′42″N 101°45′31″W

See also
Community information for Kansas

References
  1. "QuickFacts; Stanton County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  2. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  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 29, 2014.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  9. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  10. "Map of Wet and Dry Counties" (PDF). Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control. December 30, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
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