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Coffey County, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°14′N 95°44′W / 38.233°N 95.733°W / 38.233; -95.733
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Not to be confused with Coffeyville, Kansas.

Coffey County
County
Burlington Carnegie Free Library (2016)
Burlington Carnegie Free Library (2016)
Map of Kansas highlighting Coffey 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°14′N 95°44′W / 38.233°N 95.733°W / 38.233; -95.733
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedAugust 25, 1855
Named forAsbury M. Coffey
SeatBurlington
Largest cityBurlington
Area
 • Total654 sq mi (1,690 km2)
 • Land627 sq mi (1,620 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  4.2%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total8,360
 • Estimate 
(2023)[2]
8,251 Decrease
 • Density13.3/sq mi (5.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code620
Congressional district2nd
WebsiteCoffeyCountyKS.org

Coffey County is a county located in Eastern Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Burlington.[3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 8,360.[1] It was named after A.M. Coffey, a territorial legislator and Free-Stater during Bleeding Kansas era.

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 1855, Coffey County was established.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 654 square miles (1,690 km2), of which 627 square miles (1,620 km2) is land and 27 square miles (70 km2) (4.2%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Sources: National Atlas,[5] U.S. Census Bureau[6]

National protected area

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Demographics

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Population pyramid based on 2000 census age data
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18602,842—
18706,201118.2%
188011,43884.5%
189015,85638.6%
190016,6435.0%
191015,205−8.6%
192014,254−6.3%
193013,653−4.2%
194012,278−10.1%
195010,408−15.2%
19608,403−19.3%
19707,397−12.0%
19809,37026.7%
19908,404−10.3%
20008,8655.5%
20108,601−3.0%
20208,360−2.8%
2023 (est.)8,251[2]−1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[1]

As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 8,865 people, 3,489 households, and 2,477 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile (5.4 people/km2). There were 3,876 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.95% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 3,489 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,839, and the median income for a family was $44,912. Males had a median income of $31,356 versus $20,666 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,337. About 5.00% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.00% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Presidential elections

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Presidential election results
United States presidential election results for Coffey County, Kansas[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 3,489 76.43% 964 21.12% 112 2.45%
2016 3,050 74.98% 727 17.87% 291 7.15%
2012 2,903 74.32% 898 22.99% 105 2.69%
2008 3,054 72.16% 1,121 26.49% 57 1.35%
2004 3,259 73.93% 1,093 24.80% 56 1.27%
2000 2,700 66.83% 1,196 29.60% 144 3.56%
1996 2,369 57.92% 1,118 27.33% 603 14.74%
1992 1,824 42.44% 1,021 23.76% 1,453 33.81%
1988 2,581 66.69% 1,246 32.20% 43 1.11%
1984 3,063 74.00% 1,037 25.05% 39 0.94%
1980 2,491 69.16% 938 26.04% 173 4.80%
1976 2,145 56.70% 1,549 40.95% 89 2.35%
1972 2,667 75.70% 782 22.20% 74 2.10%
1968 2,223 63.06% 933 26.47% 369 10.47%
1964 1,998 55.41% 1,594 44.20% 14 0.39%
1960 2,925 69.69% 1,263 30.09% 9 0.21%
1956 3,286 72.24% 1,247 27.41% 16 0.35%
1952 3,731 74.78% 1,239 24.83% 19 0.38%
1948 2,945 61.20% 1,796 37.32% 71 1.48%
1944 3,461 67.28% 1,660 32.27% 23 0.45%
1940 4,164 64.26% 2,272 35.06% 44 0.68%
1936 3,900 59.29% 2,662 40.47% 16 0.24%
1932 2,707 43.77% 3,389 54.80% 88 1.42%
1928 4,342 73.81% 1,514 25.74% 27 0.46%
1924 3,552 62.47% 1,631 28.68% 503 8.85%
1920 3,370 64.20% 1,785 34.01% 94 1.79%
1916 2,799 45.57% 3,121 50.81% 222 3.61%
1912 681 18.73% 1,581 43.48% 1,374 37.79%
1908 2,094 53.38% 1,729 44.07% 100 2.55%
1904 2,164 59.39% 1,280 35.13% 200 5.49%
1900 2,159 50.46% 2,066 48.28% 54 1.26%
1896 2,000 46.84% 2,194 51.38% 76 1.78%
1892 1,769 47.53% 0 0.00% 1,953 52.47%
1888 1,970 52.59% 1,227 32.75% 549 14.66%

Laws

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Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, Coffey County remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement.[13]

Education

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Unified school districts

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School district office in neighboring county

Communities

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

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Coffey County.[14]

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Coffey County is divided into fourteen townships. The city of Burlington 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 (/sq mi) 		Land area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water area
km2 (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Avon 03550 183 2 (6) 80 (31) 0 (0) 0.40% 38°10′1″N 95°35′16″W / 38.16694°N 95.58778°W / 38.16694; -95.58778
Burlington 09425 300 4 (10) 81 (31) 0 (0) 0.48% 38°10′40″N 95°45′18″W / 38.17778°N 95.75500°W / 38.17778; -95.75500
Hampden 29775 114 2 (5) 56 (22) 20 (8) 26.43% 38°12′14″N 95°42′10″W / 38.20389°N 95.70278°W / 38.20389; -95.70278
Key West 36650 237 2 (5) 123 (48) 1 (0) 0.68% 38°23′53″N 95°44′50″W / 38.39806°N 95.74722°W / 38.39806; -95.74722
Le Roy 39675 669 12 (32) 54 (21) 0 (0) 0.39% 38°5′2″N 95°38′5″W / 38.08389°N 95.63472°W / 38.08389; -95.63472
Liberty 39925 634 3 (9) 186 (72) 1 (0) 0.57% 38°6′0″N 95°53′7″W / 38.10000°N 95.88528°W / 38.10000; -95.88528
Lincoln 40550 1,268 7 (18) 181 (70) 3 (1) 1.60% 38°23′24″N 95°52′34″W / 38.39000°N 95.87611°W / 38.39000; -95.87611
Neosho 49750 140 1 (3) 124 (48) 0 (0) 0.34% 38°5′38″N 95°44′1″W / 38.09389°N 95.73361°W / 38.09389; -95.73361
Ottumwa 53700 740 6 (16) 122 (47) 15 (6) 11.06% 38°16′54″N 95°44′34″W / 38.28167°N 95.74278°W / 38.28167; -95.74278
Pleasant 56225 272 2 (4) 158 (61) 18 (7) 10.40% 38°13′57″N 95°53′38″W / 38.23250°N 95.89389°W / 38.23250; -95.89389
Pottawatomie 57200 217 2 (4) 140 (54) 1 (0) 0.87% 38°17′28″N 95°35′20″W / 38.29111°N 95.58889°W / 38.29111; -95.58889
Rock Creek 60500 1,025 7 (19) 140 (54) 1 (1) 1.00% 38°24′4″N 95°35′26″W / 38.40111°N 95.59056°W / 38.40111; -95.59056
Spring Creek 67375 118 1 (3) 90 (35) 1 (0) 0.76% 38°5′31″N 95°34′50″W / 38.09194°N 95.58056°W / 38.09194; -95.58056
Star 68000 158 2 (5) 90 (35) 1 (0) 1.15% 38°13′40″N 95°36′27″W / 38.22778°N 95.60750°W / 38.22778; -95.60750
Sources: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. Archived from the original on August 2, 2002.

Notable people

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See also

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Community information for Kansas

References

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  1. ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Coffey County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ National Atlas Archived December 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ U.S. Census Bureau TIGER shape files
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 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 22, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  13. ^ "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
  14. ^ a b "General Highway Map of Coffey County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). November 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 9, 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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