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Kansas
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August 25 , 1855
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Oskaloosa
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1,442area mi=557
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1,389area land mi=536
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54area water mi=21
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374%
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2006
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18,848
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136density mi=352
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Central
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-6
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(county code '''JF''') is a
County located in Northeast
Kansas , in the
Central United States . The population was estimated to be 18,848 in the year 2006. Its
County Seat is
Oskaloosa , and its most populous city is
Valley Falls . The county along with
Shawnee ,
Jackson ,
Osage , and
Wabaunsee counties is included in the
Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area , which had an estimated population of 226,268 in the year 2003.
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,442
Km&2 (557
Mi&2 ), of which 1,389 km&
2 (536 mi&
2) is land and 54 km&
2 (21 mi&
2), or 3.74%, is water.
Jefferson County's population was estimated to be 18,848 in the year 2006, an increase of 381, or +2.1%, over the previous six years.
1 Annual estimates of the population to
2006-07-01 . Released
2007-03-22 . Six year change is from
2000-07-01 to
2006-07-01 .
As of the
U.S. Census In 2000 , there were 18,426 people, 6,830 households, and 5,190 families residing in the county. The
Population Density was 13/km&
2 (34/mi&
2). There were 7,491 housing units at an average density of 5/km&
2 (14/mi&
2). The
Racial Makeup of the county was 96.70%
White , 0.92%
Native American , 0.37%
Black or
African American , 0.17%
Asian , 0.01%
Pacific Islander , 0.42% from other races, and 1.41% from
Two Or More Races .
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.
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There were 6,830
Household s out of which 35.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.20% were
Married Couples living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.00% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.
The
Median Income For A Household in the county was $45,535, and the median income for a family was $50,557. Males had a median income of $36,174 versus $25,468 for females. The
Per Capita Income for the county was $19,373. About 5.30% of families and 6.70% of the population were below the
Poverty Line , including 6.90% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
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Name and population (2006 estimate):
- Valley Falls , 1,190
- Oskaloosa , 1,127 (county seat)
- Perry , 884
- McLouth , 832
- Meriden , 713
- Nortonville , 590
- Winchester , 570
- Ozawkie , 567
Jefferson County is divided into twelve
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.
- Valley Falls USD 338
- Jefferson County USD 339
- Jefferson West USD 340
- Oskaloosa USD 341
- McLouth USD 342
- Perry USD 343
See Also: Geographic references
United States Census, 2000
