Wichita County, Kansas
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Wichita County (standard abbreviation: WH) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 2,531. Its county seat is Leoti.6
The county should not be confused with the far better-known city of Wichita, located roughly 250 road miles (400 km) away, in south-central Kansas.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,861 km² (719 mi²), none of which is water.
Adjacent counties
- Logan County, Kansas (north)
- Scott County, Kansas (east)
- Kearny County, Kansas (south)
- Hamilton County, Kansas (southwest)
- Greeley County, Kansas (west)
- Wallace County, Kansas (northwest)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,531 people, 967 households, and 723 families residing in the county. The population density is 1/km² (4/mi²). There are 1,119 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 86.25% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 10.51% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. 18.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 967 households out of which 35.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.30% are married couples living together, 5.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% are non-families. 23.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the county the population is spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 104.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $33,462, and the median income for a family is $41,034. Males have a median income of $27,523 versus $18,807 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,720. 14.80% of the population and 11.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.20% of those under the age of 18 and 4.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Subdivisions
Cities and towns
Education
Unified school districts
- Leoti USD 467
