Labette County, Kansas
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Labette County (standard abbreviation: LB) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 22,835. Its county seat is Oswego, Kansas6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,692 km² (653 mi²). 1,680 km² (649 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.
Adjacent counties
- Neosho County, Kansas (north)
- Crawford County, Kansas (northeast)
- Cherokee County, Kansas (east)
- Craig County, Oklahoma (south)
- Nowata County, Oklahoma (southwest)
- Montgomery County, Kansas (west)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there are 22,835 people, 9,194 households, and 6,114 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (35/mi²). There are 10,306 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.28% White, 4.66% Black or African American, 1.95% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,194 households out of which 31.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% are married couples living together, 10.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.50% are non-families. 29.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,875, and the median income for a family is $37,519. Males have a median income of $29,043 versus $21,706 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,525. 12.70% of the population and 8.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.70% of those under the age of 18 and 11.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Subdivisions
Cities and towns
Education
Unified school districts
- Parsons USD 503
- Oswego USD 504
- Chetopa USD 505
- Labette County USD 506
