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Lane County, Kansas

Not to be confused with Lane, Kansas.

Lane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat is Dighton,[3] the only incorporated city in the county. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 1,574,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Kansas. The county was named after James Lane, a leader of the Jayhawker abolitionist movement and served as one of the first U.S. senators from Kansas.[4]

Lane County
County
Lane County Courthouse in Dighton (2015)
Lane County Courthouse in Dighton (2015)
Map of Kansas highlighting Lane County
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°28′00″N 100°28′01″W / 38.4667°N 100.467°W / 38.4667; -100.467
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedMarch 20, 1873
Named forJames H. Lane
SeatDighton
Largest cityDighton
Area
 • Total
718 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Land717 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
1,574
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
1,565 Decrease
 • Density2.2/sq mi (0.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitelanecountyks.org

History

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Early history

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See also: History of Kansas

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

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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 1873, Lane County was established.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 718 square miles (1,860 km2), of which 717 square miles (1,860 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.03%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880604—
18902,060241.1%
19001,563−24.1%
19102,60366.5%
19202,8489.4%
19303,37218.4%
19402,821−16.3%
19502,808−0.5%
19603,0609.0%
19702,707−11.5%
19802,472−8.7%
19902,375−3.9%
20002,155−9.3%
20101,750−18.8%
20201,574−10.1%
2023 (est.)1,529[6]−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[1]

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,155 people, 910 households, and 613 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1.2 people/km2). There were 1,065 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.73% White, 0.05% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 910 households, out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,047, and the median income for a family was $41,892. Males had a median income of $29,429 versus $20,446 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,606. About 5.40% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Presidential elections

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Lane County has been strongly Republican throughout its history, only voting for Democratic candidates five times in presidential elections from 1888 to the present. The most recent of those wins came in 1964 when Lyndon B. Johnson won it amongst his national landslide.

Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Lane County, Kansas[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 689 83.92% 109 13.28% 23 2.80%
2020 762 85.14% 115 12.85% 18 2.01%
2016 718 82.43% 106 12.17% 47 5.40%
2012 739 79.63% 172 18.53% 17 1.83%
2008 814 79.26% 193 18.79% 20 1.95%
2004 823 81.16% 181 17.85% 10 0.99%
2000 846 74.67% 252 22.24% 35 3.09%
1996 865 70.67% 271 22.14% 88 7.19%
1992 674 51.89% 265 20.40% 360 27.71%
1988 768 61.44% 450 36.00% 32 2.56%
1984 1,008 77.18% 282 21.59% 16 1.23%
1980 924 67.54% 321 23.46% 123 8.99%
1976 651 48.91% 646 48.53% 34 2.55%
1972 943 73.21% 294 22.83% 51 3.96%
1968 781 60.64% 385 29.89% 122 9.47%
1964 586 42.77% 773 56.42% 11 0.80%
1960 902 65.41% 462 33.50% 15 1.09%
1956 992 72.09% 380 27.62% 4 0.29%
1952 1,142 77.85% 311 21.20% 14 0.95%
1948 764 57.53% 525 39.53% 39 2.94%
1944 773 65.90% 388 33.08% 12 1.02%
1940 888 60.78% 557 38.12% 16 1.10%
1936 682 43.77% 853 54.75% 23 1.48%
1932 672 42.88% 866 55.26% 29 1.85%
1928 954 71.30% 364 27.20% 20 1.49%
1924 693 59.08% 281 23.96% 199 16.97%
1920 656 63.94% 298 29.04% 72 7.02%
1916 363 32.07% 659 58.22% 110 9.72%
1912 158 25.40% 237 38.10% 227 36.50%
1908 357 51.52% 271 39.11% 65 9.38%
1904 353 63.60% 111 20.00% 91 16.40%
1900 239 56.50% 172 40.66% 12 2.84%
1896 241 54.90% 191 43.51% 7 1.59%
1892 284 55.58% 0 0.00% 227 44.42%
1888 459 57.74% 267 33.58% 69 8.68%

Education

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Unified school districts

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Communities

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2005 map of Lane County[14] (map legend)

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Lane County.[14]
† means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Lane County is divided into five townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. 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.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Township FIPS Population
center 		Population Population
density
/km2 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Alamota 00775 108 0 (1) 414 (160) 0 (0) 0% 38°24′55″N 100°19′43″W / 38.41528°N 100.32861°W / 38.41528; -100.32861
Cheyenne 13050 336 1 (4) 245 (94) 0 (0) 0% 38°36′21″N 100°37′22″W / 38.60583°N 100.62278°W / 38.60583; -100.62278
Dighton 18075 1,573 2 (5) 785 (303) 0 (0) 0.01% 38°27′23″N 100°30′11″W / 38.45639°N 100.50306°W / 38.45639; -100.50306
White Rock 77950 26 0 (0) 207 (80) 0 (0) 0.02% 38°37′49″N 100°19′55″W / 38.63028°N 100.33194°W / 38.63028; -100.33194
Wilson 79725 112 1 (1) 206 (80) 0 (0) 0.20% 38°36′47″N 100°28′12″W / 38.61306°N 100.47000°W / 38.61306; -100.47000

See also

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Community information for Kansas

References

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  1. ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Lane County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. pp. 180.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "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 26, 2014.
  11. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  12. ^ "Home Page". Healy USD 468. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Kansas' smallest school district prepares to close in warning sign for rural communities". The Lawrence Times. May 24, 2024. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "General Highway Map of Lane County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 4, 2023.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
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