Reno County, Kansas

{{Infobox U.S. county

|county = Reno County

|state = Kansas

|type = County

|ex image = Reno County Courthouse.jpg

|ex image cap = Reno County Courthouse in Hutchinson (2008)

|founded = February 26, 1867

|named for = Jesse Lee Reno

|seat wl = Hutchinson

|largest city wl = Hutchinson

|area_total_sq_mi = 1272

|area_land_sq_mi = 1255

|area_water_sq_mi = 17

|area percentage = 1.3%

|population_footnotes =

|population_as_of = 2020

|population_total = 61898

|pop_est_footnotes = {{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=March 24, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

|pop_est_as_of = 2023

|population_est = 61,497 {{decrease}}

|population_density_sq_mi = 49.3

|area codes = 620

|district = 1st

|time zone = Central

|website = {{URL|https://www.renocountyks.gov/|renocountyks.gov}}

|coordinates = {{coord|37|57|N|98|05|W|type:adm2nd_region:US-KS|display=title}}

}}

Reno County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Hutchinson.{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}} As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,898.{{cite web |title=QuickFacts; Reno County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/renocountykansas/POP010220 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=August 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819201742/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/renocountykansas/POP010220 |archive-date=August 19, 2021 |url-status=live}} The county is named for Jesse Reno, a general during the Civil War.

History

File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Reno County.png

=Early history=

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America were 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=

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 1867, Reno County was established, named for General Jesse L. Reno.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway extended its main line from Herington to Pratt.{{Cite web |url=http://home.covad.net/~scicoatnsew/rihist4.htm |title=Rock Island Rail History |access-date=April 18, 2011 |archive-date=June 19, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619230000/http://home.covad.net/~scicoatnsew/rihist4.htm |url-status=dead }} This main line connected Herington, Ramona, Tampa, Durham, Waldeck, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Groveland, Inman, Medora, Hutchinson, Whiteside, Partridge, Arlington, Langdon, Turon, Preston, Natrona and Pratt. In 1888, this main line was extended to Liberal. Later, this line was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. This line is called the "Golden State Limited".

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|1272|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1255|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|17|sqmi}} (1.3%) is water.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} It is the third-largest county by area in Kansas.

=Adjacent counties=

Rice County (north)
McPherson County (northeast)
Harvey County (east)
Sedgwick County (southeast)
Kingman County (south)
Pratt County (southwest)
Stafford County (west)

=National protected area=

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics

Image:USA Reno County, Kansas age pyramid.svg based on 2000 census age data]]

{{US Census population

|1880= 12826

|1890= 27079

|1900= 29027

|1910= 37853

|1920= 44423

|1930= 47785

|1940= 52165

|1950= 54058

|1960= 59055

|1970= 60765

|1980= 64983

|1990= 62389

|2000= 64790

|2010= 64511

|2020= 61898

|estyear=2023

|estimate=61497

|estref={{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 3, 2024}}

|align-fn=center

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}
1790-1960{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=July 28, 2014}} 1900-1990{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ks190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}}
1990-2000{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2014}} 2010-2020

}}

The Hutchinson Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Reno County.

As of the census of 2000, there were 64,790 people, 25,498 households, and 17,313 families residing in the county. The population density was {{convert|52|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 27,625 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22|/mi2|/km2|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 91.56% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.69% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 5.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 25,498 households, out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,510, and the median income for a family was $42,643. Males had a median income of $31,495 versus $21,329 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,520. About 8.10% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Reno County is strongly Republican. The last time a Democratic candidate won the county was in 1976 when Jimmy Carter did so. However, 1988 was somewhat close as Michael Dukakis lost the county by only 5 percentage points due to a persistent drought and farm crisis.

=Presidential elections=

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=Laws=

Reno County was a prohibition, or "dry", county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement. The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 2004.{{Cite web| url=http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm| title=Map of Wet and Dry Counties| publisher=Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue| date=November 2006| access-date=December 28, 2007| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008013617/http://www.ksrevenue.org/abcwetdrymap.htm| archive-date=October 8, 2007}}

Education

=Colleges=

Hutchinson Community College

=Unified school districts=

=Private schools=

There are three private schools in Hutchinson:

Central Christian School (K-12)
Trinity Catholic High School (7-12)
Holy Cross Catholic school (PreK-6)

Communities

File:Map of Reno Co, Ks, USA.png)]]

List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Reno County.{{cite web |title=General Highway Map of Reno County, Kansas |url=https://www.ksdot.gov/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/reno.PDF |publisher=Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727171312/https://www.ksdot.gov/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/reno.PDF |archive-date=July 27, 2023 |date=July 2010 |url-status=live}}

=Cities=

=Unincorporated communities=

† means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.

=Ghost towns=

Kent

=Townships=

Reno County is divided into thirty-one townships. The cities of Hutchinson and Nickerson are considered governmentally independent and are 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.

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|+align="bottom"|Sources: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020802223743/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/places2k.html 2000 U.S. Gazetteer] from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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! Township !! FIPS !! Population
center

! Population !! Population
density
/km² (/sq mi)

! Land area
km² (sq mi) !! Water area
km² (sq mi) !! Water %

! Geographic coordinates

Albion

00875

Pretty Prairie

837

9 (22)

97 (38)

0 (0)

0.02%

{{coord|37|47|5|N|98|0|2|W

}

| Arlington || 02350 ||Arlington || 621 || 7 (17) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.03% || {{coord|37|53|16|N|98|11|1|W|}}

| Bell || 05350 || || 87 || 1 (2) || 98 (38) || 0 (0) || 0.11% || {{coord|37|46|8|N|98|17|30|W|}}

| Castleton || 11000 || || 256 || 2 (5) || 140 (54) || 0 (0) || 0.01% || {{coord|37|51|44|N|97|57|6|W|}}

| Center || 12050 ||Partridge || 672 || 7 (19) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.17% || {{coord|37|57|38|N|98|5|23|W|}}

| Clay || 13600 || || 3,302 || 38 (98) || 88 (34) || 1 (0) || 0.58% || {{coord|38|3|52|N|97|52|11|W|}}

| Enterprise || 21475 || || 139 || 1 (4) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.06% || {{coord|38|3|0|N|98|11|34|W|}}

| Grant || 28025 || || 1,307 || 11 (30) || 114 (44) || 1 (1) || 1.25% || {{coord|38|8|4|N|98|0|27|W|}}

| Grove || 29025 || || 64 || 1 (2) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.06% || {{coord|37|51|47|N|98|24|58|W|}}

| Haven || 30750 ||Haven || 1,592 || 11 (29) || 143 (55) || 1 (0) || 0.41% || {{coord|37|53|56|N|97|46|46|W|}}

| Hayes || 31000 || || 106 || 1 (1) || 186 (72) || 0 (0) || 0.06% || {{coord|38|3|50|N|98|25|38|W|}}

| Huntsville || 33550 || || 118 || 1 (3) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.11% || {{coord|38|3|0|N|98|17|54|W|}}

| Langdon || 38525 ||Langdon || 160 || 2 (4) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.16% || {{coord|37|51|40|N|98|18|57|W|}}

| Lincoln || 41050 || || 703 || 8 (20) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.07% || {{coord|37|57|46|N|97|58|7|W|}}

| Little River || 41550 ||Buhler || 1,881 || 20 (52) || 93 (36) || 1 (0) || 0.57% || {{coord|38|8|15|N|97|45|44|W|}}

| Loda || 41700 || || 119 || 1 (3) || 98 (38) || 0 (0) || 0.27% || {{coord|37|47|2|N|98|12|22|W|}}

| Medford || 45450 || || 144 || 2 (5) || 83 (32) || 0 (0) || 0.18% || {{coord|38|8|14|N|98|12|24|W|}}

| Medora || 45600 || || 1,594 || 21 (53) || 77 (30) || 0 (0) || 0% || {{coord|38|8|40|N|97|51|3|W|}}

| Miami || 46125 ||Turon || 521 || 5 (14) || 98 (38) || 0 (0) || 0.15% || {{coord|37|47|33|N|98|25|3|W|}}

| Ninnescah || 50700 || || 226 || 3 (7) || 79 (31) || 27 (10) || 25.53% || {{coord|37|47|9|N|97|51|27|W|}}

| Plevna || 56750 ||Plevna || 235 || 3 (6) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.04% || {{coord|37|58|1|N|98|18|36|W|}}

| Reno || 58975 ||South Hutchinson || 4,496 || 50 (129) || 90 (35) || 2 (1) || 1.65% || {{coord|38|2|31|N|97|57|27|W|}}

| Roscoe || 61150 || || 108 || 1 (3) || 98 (38) || 0 (0) || 0% || {{coord|37|46|11|N|98|4|23|W|}}

| Salt Creek || 62850 || || 483 || 3 (9) || 139 (54) || 1 (0) || 0.39% || {{coord|38|3|48|N|98|5|57|W|}}

| Sumner || 69200 || || 547 || 5 (13) || 106 (41) || 7 (3) || 6.13% || {{coord|37|46|24|N|97|45|51|W|}}

| Sylvia || 69825 ||Sylvia || 393 || 4 (11) || 93 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.34% || {{coord|37|57|24|N|98|24|46|W|}}

| Troy || 71600 || || 112 || 1 (3) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0.16% || {{coord|37|51|56|N|98|5|25|W|}}

| Valley || 73075 || || 887 || 6 (16) || 143 (55) || 1 (0) || 0.90% || {{coord|38|0|33|N|97|45|2|W|}}

| Walnut || 75100 || || 114 || 1 (3) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0% || {{coord|38|7|40|N|98|18|7|W|}}

| Westminster || 77175 ||Abbyville || 243 || 3 (7) || 94 (36) || 0 (0) || 0% || {{coord|37|57|48|N|98|12|23|W|}}

| Yoder || 80775 || || 742 || 8 (20) || 96 (37) || 1 (0) || 1.03% || {{coord|37|56|54|N|97|52|34|W|}}

References

;Notes

External links

;County

{{Official website|https://www.renocountyks.gov/|Reno County - official website}}
[https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260479 Reno County - Directory of Public Officials]

;Other

[http://www.renocomuseum.org/ Reno County Museum]

;Maps

Reno County Maps: [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/reno.PDF Current], [https://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burtransplan/maps/PastPublishedCounty.asp Historic], KDOT
Kansas Highway Maps: [https://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/MapsState.asp Current], [https://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/HistoricStateMaps.asp Historic], KDOT
Kansas railroad maps: [https://www.ksdot.org/BurTransPlan/maps/RRStateMap.asp Current], [https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/227379 1996], [https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/227380 1915], KDOT and Kansas Historical Society

{{Geographic location

|Center = Reno County, Kansas

|North = Rice County

|Northeast = McPherson County

|East = Harvey County

|Southeast = Sedgwick County

|South = Kingman County

|Southwest = Pratt County

|West = Stafford County

|Northwest =

}}

Category:Kansas counties