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'''Phillips County''' |
'''Phillips County''' is a [[U.S. county|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kansas]]. Its [[county seat]] and largest city is [[Phillipsburg, Kansas|Phillipsburg]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the county population was 4,981.<ref name="QF">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts; Phillips County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/phillipscountykansas/POP010220 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=August 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063126/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/phillipscountykansas/POP010220 |archive-date=August 19, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> The county was named after [[William A. Phillips|William Phillips]], a free-state abolition journalist and colonel in the American Civil War. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Early history=== |
===Early history=== |
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{{See also|History of Kansas}} |
{{See also|History of Kansas}} |
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For many [[millennia]], the [[Great Plains]] of [[North America]] was inhabited by [[nomadic]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]]. |
For many [[millennia]], the [[Great Plains]] of [[North America]] was inhabited by [[nomadic]] [[Native Americans in the United States|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 (1762)|Treaty of Fontainebleau]]. |
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===19th century=== |
===19th century=== |
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In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. |
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 [[History of Kansas|modern day Kansas]] was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile [[Louisiana Purchase]] for 2.83 [[Penny (United States coin)|cents]] per [[acre]]. |
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In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized, then in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th [[U.S. state]]. |
In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized, then in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th [[U.S. state]]. In 1867, '''Phillips County''' was established. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|895|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|886|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|8.7|sqmi}} (1.0%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|895|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|886|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|8.7|sqmi}} (1.0%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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===Adjacent counties=== |
===Adjacent counties=== |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ks190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date= |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ks190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF"/> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 6,001 people, 2,496 households, and 1,722 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 3,088 housing units at an average density of {{convert|4|/mi2|/km2|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 98.25% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.25% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.45% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 2,496 households, out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. |
There were 2,496 households, out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89. |
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In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males. |
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The median income for a household in the county was $35,013, and the median income for a family was $41,638. Males had a median income of $29,609 versus $17,827 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,121. |
The median income for a household in the county was $35,013, and the median income for a family was $41,638. Males had a median income of $29,609 versus $17,827 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,121. About 7.20% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Government== |
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===Laws=== |
===Laws=== |
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Following amendment to the [[Kansas Constitution]] in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or [[dry county|"dry"]], county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm| title=Map of Wet and Dry Counties| publisher=Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue| date=November 2006| access-date= |
Following amendment to the [[Kansas Constitution]] in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or [[dry county|"dry"]], county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm| title=Map of Wet and Dry Counties| publisher=Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue| date=November 2006| access-date=December 26, 2007| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008013617/http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm| archive-date=October 8, 2007}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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==Communities== |
==Communities== |
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[[Image:Map of Phillips Co, Ks, USA.png|thumb|300px|2005 |
[[Image:Map of Phillips Co, Ks, USA.png|thumb|300px|2005 map of Phillips County<ref name="County-Map-Current"/> ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|map legend]])]] |
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List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Phillips County.<ref name="County-Map-Current">{{cite web |title=General Highway Map of Phillips County, Kansas |url=https://www.ksdot.gov/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/phillips.PDF |publisher=[[Kansas Department of Transportation]] (KDOT) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603173211/https://www.ksdot.gov/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/phillips.PDF |archive-date=June 3, 2023 |date=December 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Cities=== |
===Cities=== |
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* [[Agra, Kansas|Agra]] |
* [[Agra, Kansas|Agra]] |
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* [[Glade, Kansas|Glade]] |
* [[Glade, Kansas|Glade]] |
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* [[Logan, Kansas|Logan]] |
* [[Logan, Kansas|Logan]] |
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* [[Long Island, Kansas|Long Island]] |
* [[Long Island, Kansas|Long Island]] |
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* [[Phillipsburg, Kansas|Phillipsburg]] |
* [[Phillipsburg, Kansas|Phillipsburg]] (county seat) |
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* [[Prairie View, Kansas|Prairie View]] |
* [[Prairie View, Kansas|Prairie View]] |
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* [[Speed, Kansas|Speed]] |
* [[Speed, Kansas|Speed]] |
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===Unincorporated communities=== |
===Unincorporated communities=== |
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† means a [[Census-designated place|Census-Designated Place]] (CDP) by the [[United States Census Bureau]]. |
† means a community is designated a [[Census-designated place|Census-Designated Place]] (CDP) by the [[United States Census Bureau]]. |
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* [[Gretna, Kansas|Gretna]] |
* [[Gretna, Kansas|Gretna]] |
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* [[Stuttgart, Kansas|Stuttgart]]† |
* [[Stuttgart, Kansas|Stuttgart]]† |
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* [[Woodruff, Kansas|Woodruff]]† |
* [[Woodruff, Kansas|Woodruff]]† |
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===Ghost towns=== |
===Ghost towns=== |
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===Townships=== |
===Townships=== |
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Phillips County is divided into twenty-five [[Civil township|townships]]. |
Phillips County is divided into twenty-five [[Civil township|townships]]. The city of [[Phillipsburg, Kansas|Phillipsburg]] 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. |
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|+align="bottom"|Sources: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020802223743/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/places2k.html 2000 U.S. Gazetteer] from the [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. |
|+align="bottom"|Sources: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020802223743/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/places2k.html 2000 U.S. Gazetteer] from the [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Phillips County, Kansas]] |
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Phillips County, Kansas]] |
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{{See also Kansas counties}} |
{{See also Kansas counties}} |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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{{Kansas books}} |
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* [http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/224037/ ''Standard Atlas of Phillips County, Kansas'']; Geo. A. Ogle & Co; 78 pages; 1917. |
* [http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/224037/ ''Standard Atlas of Phillips County, Kansas'']; Geo. A. Ogle & Co; 78 pages; 1917. |
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Phillips County | |
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Coordinates: 39°48′N 99°21′W / 39.800°N 99.350°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
Founded | February 26, 1867 |
Named for | William A. Phillips |
Seat | Phillipsburg |
Largest city | Phillipsburg |
Area | |
• Total | 895 sq mi (2,320 km2) |
• Land | 886 sq mi (2,290 km2) |
• Water | 8.7 sq mi (23 km2) 1.0% |
Population | |
• Total | 4,981 |
• Density | 5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Area code | 785 |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | phillipscountyks.org |
Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Phillipsburg.[2] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 4,981.[1] The county was named after William Phillips, a free-state abolition journalist and colonel in the American Civil War.
History[edit]
Early history[edit]
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[edit]
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, Phillips County was established.
Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 895 square miles (2,320 km2), of which 886 square miles (2,290 km2) is land and 8.7 square miles (23 km2) (1.0%) is water.[3]
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Harlan County, Nebraska (north)
- Franklin County, Nebraska (northeast)
- Smith County (east)
- Rooks County (south)
- Graham County (southwest)
- Norton County (west)
National protected area[edit]
Demographics[edit]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 12,014 | — | |
1890 | 13,661 | 13.7% | |
1900 | 14,442 | 5.7% | |
1910 | 14,150 | −2.0% | |
1920 | 12,505 | −11.6% | |
1930 | 12,159 | −2.8% | |
1940 | 10,435 | −14.2% | |
1950 | 9,273 | −11.1% | |
1960 | 8,709 | −6.1% | |
1970 | 7,888 | −9.4% | |
1980 | 7,406 | −6.1% | |
1990 | 6,590 | −11.0% | |
2000 | 6,001 | −8.9% | |
2010 | 5,642 | −6.0% | |
2020 | 4,981 | −11.7% | |
2023 (est.) | 4,761 | [4] | −4.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1] |
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 6,001 people, 2,496 households, and 1,722 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (2.7 people/km2). There were 3,088 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.25% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,496 households, out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 5.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,013, and the median income for a family was $41,638. Males had a median income of $29,609 versus $17,827 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,121. About 7.20% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.
Government[edit]
Presidential elections[edit]
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 2,418 | 86.95% | 318 | 11.43% | 45 | 1.62% |
2016 | 2,233 | 83.82% | 300 | 11.26% | 131 | 4.92% |
2012 | 2,135 | 83.24% | 382 | 14.89% | 48 | 1.87% |
2008 | 2,105 | 78.93% | 525 | 19.69% | 37 | 1.39% |
2004 | 2,256 | 79.24% | 557 | 19.56% | 34 | 1.19% |
2000 | 2,057 | 73.67% | 611 | 21.88% | 124 | 4.44% |
1996 | 2,005 | 66.30% | 758 | 25.07% | 261 | 8.63% |
1992 | 1,579 | 46.61% | 843 | 24.88% | 966 | 28.51% |
1988 | 2,316 | 69.86% | 960 | 28.96% | 39 | 1.18% |
1984 | 2,813 | 80.90% | 626 | 18.00% | 38 | 1.09% |
1980 | 2,731 | 74.48% | 748 | 20.40% | 188 | 5.13% |
1976 | 2,317 | 63.05% | 1,264 | 34.39% | 94 | 2.56% |
1972 | 2,919 | 76.15% | 827 | 21.58% | 87 | 2.27% |
1968 | 2,567 | 68.29% | 844 | 22.45% | 348 | 9.26% |
1964 | 2,164 | 54.10% | 1,804 | 45.10% | 32 | 0.80% |
1960 | 3,123 | 75.34% | 1,004 | 24.22% | 18 | 0.43% |
1956 | 3,117 | 75.49% | 985 | 23.86% | 27 | 0.65% |
1952 | 3,713 | 80.18% | 884 | 19.09% | 34 | 0.73% |
1948 | 2,715 | 66.32% | 1,223 | 29.87% | 156 | 3.81% |
1944 | 3,053 | 72.74% | 1,098 | 26.16% | 46 | 1.10% |
1940 | 3,676 | 69.49% | 1,563 | 29.55% | 51 | 0.96% |
1936 | 3,193 | 59.59% | 2,154 | 40.20% | 11 | 0.21% |
1932 | 2,165 | 40.64% | 3,007 | 56.45% | 155 | 2.91% |
1928 | 3,206 | 69.77% | 1,332 | 28.99% | 57 | 1.24% |
1924 | 2,647 | 54.97% | 1,376 | 28.58% | 792 | 16.45% |
1920 | 2,862 | 68.60% | 1,230 | 29.48% | 80 | 1.92% |
1916 | 2,271 | 41.84% | 2,912 | 53.65% | 245 | 4.51% |
1912 | 594 | 18.71% | 1,257 | 39.59% | 1,324 | 41.70% |
1908 | 1,762 | 52.25% | 1,490 | 44.19% | 120 | 3.56% |
1904 | 2,147 | 66.41% | 811 | 25.09% | 275 | 8.51% |
1900 | 1,691 | 52.26% | 1,511 | 46.69% | 34 | 1.05% |
1896 | 1,374 | 47.23% | 1,507 | 51.80% | 28 | 0.96% |
1892 | 1,352 | 47.79% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,477 | 52.21% |
1888 | 1,681 | 53.86% | 763 | 24.45% | 677 | 21.69% |
Phillips County is overwhelmingly Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has won Phillips County since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932, and since 1940 only two Democrats have obtained thirty percent of the county's vote: Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and Jimmy Carter in 1976.
Laws[edit]
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.[11]
Education[edit]
Unified school districts[edit]
- Thunder Ridge USD 110
- Agra and small eastern portion of county; extends into western third of Smith County
- Northern Valley USD 212
- Long Island and northwestern corner of county; extends into northeastern Norton County
- Phillipsburg USD 325
- city of Phillipsburg and areas near and along US 183
- Logan USD 326
- southwestern corner of county along and south of K-9; extends into southeastern Norton County
Communities[edit]
List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Phillips County.[12]
Cities[edit]
- Agra
- Glade
- Kirwin
- Logan
- Long Island
- Phillipsburg (county seat)
- Prairie View
- Speed
Unincorporated communities[edit]
† means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.
Ghost towns[edit]
Townships[edit]
Phillips County is divided into twenty-five townships. The city of Phillipsburg 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.
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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Arcade | 02150 | 96 | 1 (3) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°46′30″N 99°13′40″W / 39.77500°N 99.22778°W | |
Beaver | 05100 | 54 | 1 (2) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°47′22″N 99°33′43″W / 39.78944°N 99.56194°W | |
Belmont | 05700 | 113 | 1 (3) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°41′26″N 99°27′13″W / 39.69056°N 99.45361°W | |
Bow Creek | 08075 | 44 | 0 (1) | 92 (35) | 1 (1) | 1.49% | 39°36′15″N 99°13′31″W / 39.60417°N 99.22528°W | |
Crystal | 16550 | 59 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.19% | 39°51′55″N 99°6′35″W / 39.86528°N 99.10972°W | |
Dayton | 17100 | 53 | 1 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 39°53′27″N 99°27′15″W / 39.89083°N 99.45417°W | |
Deer Creek | 17200 | 67 | 1 (2) | 88 (34) | 5 (2) | 4.87% | 39°41′2″N 99°13′54″W / 39.68389°N 99.23167°W | |
Freedom | 24650 | 85 | 1 (2) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 39°52′18″N 99°21′40″W / 39.87167°N 99.36111°W | |
Glenwood | 26650 | 42 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.21% | 39°57′38″N 99°14′25″W / 39.96056°N 99.24028°W | |
Granite | 27450 | 21 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.14% | 39°58′6″N 99°28′11″W / 39.96833°N 99.46972°W | |
Greenwood | 28775 | 45 | 0 (1) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°51′51″N 99°14′24″W / 39.86417°N 99.24000°W | |
Kirwin | 37300 | 307 | 4 (9) | 87 (33) | 6 (2) | 6.89% | 39°40′51″N 99°7′24″W / 39.68083°N 99.12333°W | |
Logan | 42125 | 666 | 7 (19) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.03% | 39°40′3″N 99°34′11″W / 39.66750°N 99.56972°W | |
Long Island | 42625 | 251 | 3 (7) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.12% | 39°56′35″N 99°33′16″W / 39.94306°N 99.55444°W | |
Mound | 48725 | 129 | 1 (4) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°47′13″N 99°27′7″W / 39.78694°N 99.45194°W | |
Phillipsburg | 55700 | 257 | 3 (7) | 89 (34) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | 39°46′15″N 99°20′28″W / 39.77083°N 99.34111°W | |
Plainview | 56125 | 23 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.01% | 39°35′21″N 99°27′1″W / 39.58917°N 99.45028°W | |
Plum | 56775 | 447 | 5 (12) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.27% | 39°46′3″N 99°7′6″W / 39.76750°N 99.11833°W | |
Prairie View | 57550 | 220 | 2 (6) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.13% | 39°51′0″N 99°34′38″W / 39.85000°N 99.57722°W | |
Rushville | 61800 | 23 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0% | 39°36′40″N 99°21′35″W / 39.61111°N 99.35972°W | |
Solomon | 66350 | 226 | 2 (6) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.05% | 39°41′27″N 99°20′12″W / 39.69083°N 99.33667°W | |
Sumner | 69175 | 43 | 0 (1) | 92 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.18% | 39°57′6″N 99°6′50″W / 39.95167°N 99.11389°W | |
Towanda | 71175 | 26 | 0 (1) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.20% | 39°36′13″N 99°33′43″W / 39.60361°N 99.56194°W | |
Valley | 73025 | 22 | 0 (1) | 85 (33) | 8 (3) | 8.70% | 39°36′58″N 99°8′3″W / 39.61611°N 99.13417°W | |
Walnut | 75075 | 14 | 0 (0) | 93 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.09% | 39°57′33″N 99°20′47″W / 39.95917°N 99.34639°W |
See also[edit]
- Community information for Kansas
- Kansas locations by per capita income
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of townships in Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of unincorporated communities in Kansas
- List of ghost towns in Kansas
- West Cedar, Kansas
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Phillips County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "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 28, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "General Highway Map of Phillips County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). December 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 3, 2023.
- Notes
Further reading[edit]
- Standard Atlas of Phillips County, Kansas; Geo. A. Ogle & Co; 78 pages; 1917.
- Plat Book of Phillips County, Kansas; North West Publishing Co; 49 pages; 1900.
External links[edit]
- County
- Maps