Finney County, Kansas
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 Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Garden City |
| Largest city | Garden City |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 3,374 square kilometre>km² (1,303 mi²) 3,372 km² (1,302 mi²) 2 km² (1 mi²), 0.06% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 40,523 12/km² (31/mi²) |
| Established | February 22, 1883 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,374 km² (1,303 mi²). 3,372 km² (1,302 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.06%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Scott County (north)
- Lane County (north)
- Ness County (northeast)
- Hodgeman County (east)
- Haskell County (south)
- Gray County (south)
- Grant County (southwest)
- Kearny County (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 40,523 people, 12,948 households, and 9,749 families residing in the county. The population density was 12/km² (31/mi²). There were 13,763 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 69.05% White, 1.25% Black or African American, 0.96% Native American, 2.87% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 22.99% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. 43.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 12,948 households out of which 46.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.70% were non-families. 19.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the county the population was spread out with 34.30% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 16.60% from 45 to 64, and 7.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,474, and the median income for a family was $42,839. Males had a median income of $29,948 versus $21,510 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,377. About 10.00% of families and 14.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):- Garden City, 27,312 (county seat)
- Holcomb, 1,943
Unincorporated places
- Friend
- Gano
- Kalvesta
- Lowe
- Peterson
- Pierceville
- Plymell
- Ritchal
- Rodkey
- Tennis
- Wolf
Townships
Finney County is divided into seven townships. The city of Garden City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | 25350 | 7,400 | 23 (59) | 327 (126) | 0 (0) | 0.11% | [38°8′13″N, 100°26′47″W]
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| Ivanhoe || 34675 || || 666 || 2 (5) || 368 (142) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
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| Pierceville || 55800 || || 551 || 1 (4) || 378 (146) || 0 (0) || 0.01% ||
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| Pleasant Valley || 56550 || || 139 || 0 (1) || 371 (143) || 0 (0) || 0 % ||
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| Sherlock || 64800 || || 2,758 || 7 (17) || 419 (162) || 0 (0) || 0.09% ||
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| Terry || 70225 || || 227 || 1 (2) || 371 (143) || 0 (0) || 0.11% ||
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