Cloud County, Kansas
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 Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Concordia |
| Largest city | Concordia |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 1,861 square kilometre>km² (718 mi²) 1,853 km² (716 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²), 0.40% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 10,268 6/km² (14/mi²) |
| Established | March 27, 1867 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,861 km² (718 mi²). 1,853 km² (716 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.40%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Republic County (north)
- Washington County (northeast)
- Clay County (east)
- Ottawa County (south)
- Mitchell County (west)
- Jewell County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 10,268 people, 4,163 households, and 2,697 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (14/mi²). There were 4,838 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.30% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 4,163 households out of which 27.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.20% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.40% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 23.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,758, and the median income for a family was $39,745. Males had a median income of $27,166 versus $20,114 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,536. About 6.40% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- Concordia, 5,392 (county seat)
- Clyde, 712
- Glasco, 505
- Miltonvale, 489
- Jamestown, 388
- Simpson, 106, of which only a small portion lies in the county, the majority of the area and population being in Mitchell County
- Aurora, 77
Unincorporated places
- Ames
- Hollis
- Huscher
- Rice
- St. Joseph
- Yuma
Townships
Cloud County is divided into eighteen townships. The city of Concordia 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 (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arion | 02275 | 105 | 1 (3) | 94 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.06% | [39°26′27″N, 97°32′2″W]
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| Buffalo || 09100 || || 119 || 1 (3) || 112 (43) || 1 (0) || 0.46% ||
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| Center || 11625 || || 172 || 1 (3) || 141 (54) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
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| Colfax || 14775 || || 49 || 1 (1) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.05% ||
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| Elk || 20150 || || 845 || 12 (30) || 72 (28) || 1 (0) || 1.08% ||
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| Grant || 27525 || || 479 || 5 (14) || 92 (35) || 2 (1) || 1.75% ||
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| Lawrence || 38875 || || 146 || 2 (4) || 93 (36) || 1 (0) || 1.22% ||
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| Lincoln || 40525 || || 378 || 6 (16) || 61 (24) || 1 (0) || 1.21% ||
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| Lyon || 43425 || || 103 || 1 (2) || 142 (55) || 0 (0) || 0.02% ||
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| Meredith || 45925 || || 77 || 1 (2) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.03% ||
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| Nelson || 49600 || || 137 || 2 (4) || 91 (35) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
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| Oakland || 51750 || || 52 || 1 (1) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.15% ||
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| Shirley || 65375 || || 178 || 2 (4) || 110 (42) || 1 (0) || 0.60% ||
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| Sibley || 65425 || || 178 || 2 (5) || 92 (35) || 1 (1) || 1.45% ||
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| Solomon || 66250 || || 664 || 5 (12) || 141 (54) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
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| Starr || 68050 || || 653 || 7 (18) || 92 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.21% ||
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| Summit || 69050 || || 50 || 0 (1) || 139 (54) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
|}EducationUnified school districtsSee also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.
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