Doniphan County, Kansas Totally Explained

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Doniphan County (county code DP) is a county located in Northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. The population was estimated to be 7,865 in the year 2006.

Geography

Doniphan County is located in the northeastern corner of the state—it is bordered by Nebraska to the north and Missouri to the east. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 397 square miles (1,028 km²), of which 392 square miles (1,016 km²) is land and 5 square miles (13 km²), or 1.23%, is water.

Geographic features

The Missouri River defines the border in the north and east. Eight barge lines travel the river, and a Port Authority is located across the river in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The river provides much of the water for the eastern part of the county. Interior cities, such as Troy and Highland, receive their water from underground wells. The Wolf River flows through western portions of the county and north into the Missouri River.

Major highways

The only major highway serving the county is U.S. Highway 36, an east/west route traveling through St. Joseph. Troy, Elwood, and Wathena lie along this route. Kansas state highways K-7, K-20, K-120, K-137, and K-238 serve other areas of the county. K-7 has been designated a scenic byway. (See the map below.)

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Doniphan County's population was estimated to be 7,865 in the year 2006, a decrease of 383, or -4.6%, over the previous six years.
   As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 8,249 people, 3,173 households, and 2,183 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 3,489 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.85% White, 2.00% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
   There were 3,173 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
   In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.
   The median income for a household in the county was $32,537, and the median income for a family was $39,357. Males had a median income of $28,096 versus $19,721 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,849. About 9.00% of families and 11.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.30% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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Incorporated cities

Name and population (2004 estimate):

Wathena, 1,328

Elwood, 1,201

Troy, 1,024 (county seat)

Highland, 962

White Cloud, 238

Denton, 184

Severance, 108

Leona, 88

Unincorporated places

Bendena

Blair

Doniphan

Fanning

Iowa Point

Moray

Palermo

Purcell

Sparks See also: List of extinct towns and post offices

Townships

Doniphan County is divided into nine mostly rural townships. The three townships with the greatest population lie along U.S. Highway 36. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the township 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's 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 %
Burr Oak	09500		153	2 (5)	81 (31)	2 (1)	2.73%
Center	11700	Troy	1,743	11 (28)	162 (63)	2 (1)	1.31%
Independence	33850		342	4 (9)	96 (37)	0 (0)	0.01%
Iowa	34400	Highland	1,694	8 (20)	216 (83)	2 (1)	1.05%
Marion	44675		226	5 (13)	45 (17)	1 (1)	2.84%
Union	72125		360	4 (10)	94 (36)	0 (0)	0.09%
Washington	75600	Wathena, Elwood	3,066	36 (94)	85 (33)	4 (1)	4.30%
Wayne	76100		226	2 (6)	92 (36)	1 (0)	0.73%
Wolf River	80275		439	3 (8)	145 (56)	0 (0)	0.02%
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Education

Unified school districts

Wathena USD 406 (Web site

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Doniphan West USD 425 (Web site

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Troy USD 429 (Web site

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Elwood USD 486 (Web site

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Colleges and universities

Highland Community College : This was the first college established in the state when the Highland University charter was granted by the Territorial Legislature in 1858. Over time the college lost its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church and changed its name several times before becoming a regional rural community college. (Web site)

Points of interest

Native American Heritage Museum, 2 miles east of Highland : Originally a Presbyterian Mission built in 1845 to educate Iowa and Missouri Sac and Fox children, the museum was rehabilitated to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes in northeastern Kansas. (Web site) ; Nelson Rodgers House, in Troy : Built in 1856, this one-and-a-half story center-gable house constructed of hand-hewn timbers is the first and oldest remaining house in Troy.

Four-state Lookout, in White Cloud : This viewing platform provides a panoramic view of the Missouri River valley, including Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and (possibly) Iowa. ; Townsite of Old Doniphan : On July 4, 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near an uninhabited Kanza Indian village on Independence Creek. The former town of Doniphan was established in the vicinity of the campsite.

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