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Non-Hispanic Whites or Non-Latino Whites are White Americans classified by the United States census as "white" and not Hispanic . According to the United States Census Bureau yearly estimates, as of July 1, 2023, Non-Hispanic whites make up about 58.4% of the U.S. population . The United States Census Bureau defines white to include European Americans , Middle Eastern Americans , and North African Americans . Americans of European ancestry are divided into various ethnic groups. More than half of the white population are German , Irish , English , Italian , French and Polish Americans. Many Americans are also the product of other European groups that migrated to parts of the US in the 19th and 20th centuries, as the bulk of immigrants from various countries in Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as the Caucasus region, migrated to the United States.

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54-614: Ellinwood is a city in the southeast corner of Barton County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 2,011. For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans . In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase . In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became

108-501: A nativist backlash. Some Americans worried about the growing Catholic population and wanted to maintain the United States as an Anglo Saxon Protestant nation. Over the course of the 19th century, European mass emigration to the United States and high birthrates grew the white population. After the American Revolution, white Americans settled the entire nation west of Appalachian Mountains, ultimately displacing

162-550: A 2.39% increase from 2020. Additionally, researchers found that the White fertility rate increased from 1.551 in 2020 to 1.598 in 2021, the first substantial rise since 2014. Although the exact reason of why the number of births rose in 2021 is unknown, a study showed that the uptick in births came among college-educated women and native-born Americans. Despite the increase, it is still below the replacement level of 2.100. According to an analysis released in 2023 by William H. Frey ,

216-492: A combination of traditional European ones. Today, the majority of White Americans are Protestants , although there are also large groups of Catholics and Jews throughout the population. Many Europeans often Anglicized their names and over time most Europeans adopted English as their primary language and intermarried with other white groups. Non-Hispanic Whites are the largest racial and ethnic group in America , being

270-525: A community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Barton County is divided into twenty-two townships . The cities of Ellinwood , Great Bend , and Hoisington 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

324-465: A household in the county was $ 32,176, and the median income for a family was $ 39,929. Males had a median income of $ 28,803 versus $ 20,428 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,695. About 9.90% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over. Prior to 1940, Barton County was a Democratic-leaning swing county in presidential elections, being

378-431: A margin of error of +/- $ 8,214) and the median family income was $ 68,822 (+/- $ 2,351). Males had a median income of $ 34,776 (+/- $ 4,847) versus $ 19,279 (+/- $ 4,892) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 27,422 (+/- $ 6,776). Approximately, 5.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.9% of those ages 65 or over. As of

432-693: A minority. Also, because this does not apply to Latino origin (one is either Latino or not, but cannot be both Latino and non-Latino), the offspring of Latinos and non-Latinos are usually counted as Latino. In 2017, the Pew Research Center reported that high intermarriage rates and declining Latin American immigration has led to 11% of US adults with Latino ancestry (5.0 million people) to no longer identify as Latino. First-generation immigrants from Latin America identify themselves as "Latino" at

486-469: A national bellwether from 1912 to 1936. From 1940 on, it has become a Republican Party stronghold, with the solitary Democratic Party presidential candidate to carry it since then being Lyndon B. Johnson in his national landslide of 1964. Barton County was a prohibition, or "dry" , county until the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by

540-480: A senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, only 47 percent of American children are non-Hispanic white. In 2014, the religious majority among Whites were Christians at 70%, more specifically, Protestants at 48%. However, there are also large groups of Catholics and Jews. Furthermore, 34% of White Americans go to religious services weekly, and an additional 32% go to religious services once or twice

594-492: A very high rate (97%), which slowly falls in each succeeding generation (in the second generation, to 92%; in the third, to 77%; and in the fourth, to 50%). 4. Attrition . Minority populations are younger than non-Latino Whites. The national median age in 2011 was 37.3 years, with non-Latino Whites having the oldest median age (42.3); by contrast, Latinos had the youngest median age (27.6). Non-Latino Blacks (32.9) and non-Latino Asians (35.9) also are younger than whites. In 2013,

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648-532: Is of a significant size. Non-Hispanic White The Non-Hispanic White population was heavily derived from British , as well as French settlement of the Americas, in addition to settlement by other Europeans such as the Germans (see Pennsylvania Dutch ), Swiss , Belgians , Dutch , Austrians , and Swedes that began in the 17th century (see History of the United States ). Population growth since

702-464: The American colonies between the 1630s and American Revolution had come as indentured servants . The total number of European immigrants to all 13 colonies before 1775 was about 500,000; of these 55,000 were involuntary prisoners. Of the 450,000 or so European arrivals who came voluntarily, an estimated 48% were indentured. By the time of American Revolution there were about 2.5 million Whites in

756-532: The Czech Republic , the countries that were a part of the former Ottoman Empire ( Turkey , Lebanon , and Syria ), Portugal , Serbia , Croatia , Hungary , Ukraine , Armenia , and Iran . Significant migration of Jews of European, North African, and Middle Eastern descent into the United States is also notable. The classification is also typically used to refer to an English -speaking American, in distinction to Spanish speakers . In some parts of

810-662: 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 . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of

864-559: The Marion and McPherson Railway Company . In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson , in 1880 it was extended to Lyons , in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood . The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . The line from Florence to Marion , was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway . In 1993, after heavy flood damage,

918-743: The Mississippi River . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ellinwood has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2020 United States census counted 2,011 people, 862 households, and 548 families in Ellinwood. The population density was 1,522.3 per square mile (587.8/km). There were 986 housing units at an average density of 746.4 per square mile (288.2/km). The racial makeup

972-587: The Natives and populating the entire country by the late 19th century. All immigration to the United States declined markedly between the mid-1920s until the 1960s due to a combination of immigration laws, the Great Depression , and World War II . Waves of Jewish, Syrian, and Lebanese immigration also occurred around this time. Since 1965 white migration to the United States has been relatively minor compared to other racial and ethnic groups. During

1026-553: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 901 square miles (2,330 km ), of which 895 square miles (2,320 km ) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km ) (0.6%) is water. The geographic center of Kansas is located in Barton County. Sources: National Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau The Great Bend Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Barton County. As of the 2000 census , there were 28,205 people, 11,393 households, and 7,530 families residing in

1080-470: The census of 2010, there were 2,131 people, 910 households, and 601 families living in the city. The population density was 1,869.3 inhabitants per square mile (721.7/km). There were 1,042 housing units at an average density of 914.0 per square mile (352.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White , 0.3% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.9% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of

1134-418: The majority of America's population at 58.4%. Although the percentage has been declining in the last few decades, from 89.5% in 1950 to 59.3% in 2022. According to generational data from the 2020 census, the racial diversity of each age group is increasing. White non-Hispanics make up 77% of the population over the age of 75, 67% of the population between the ages of 55 and 64, 55% of the population between

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1188-458: The 1500s, Spain founded several settlements in the contiguous United States, like San Agustín . Later, Pilgrims and colonists came in the 1600s along the East Coast , mainly from England, in search of economic opportunities and religious freedom. Over time emigrants from Europe settled the coastal regions developing a commercial economy. Between one-half and two-thirds of White immigrants to

1242-460: The 1960s, 20% in the 1970s, 11% in the 1980s, 14% in the 1990s, and 13% in the 2000s. In 2009, approximately 90% of all immigrants came from non-European countries. The United States does receive a small number of non-Latino White immigrants, mainly from countries such as Canada, Poland, Russia, and the UK. 2. Intermarriage . The United States is seeing an unprecedented increase in intermarriage between

1296-564: The 1990s there was a moderate increase from former communist countries of the Eastern Bloc and the Soviet Union . At the same time birthrates amongst Whites have fallen below replacement level. In 1980, non-Hispanic whites made up about 80 percent of the U.S. population, but that number has declined sharply in recent years. White Americans have developed their own music, art, cuisine, fashion, and political economy largely based on

1350-465: The 2000 Census, people were allowed to check more than one race in addition to choosing "Latino". There was strong opposition to this from some civil rights activists who feared that this would reduce the size of various racial minorities. The government responded by counting those who are white and of one minority race or ethnicity as minorities for the purposes of civil-rights monitoring and enforcement. Hence one could be 1/8th Black and still be counted as

1404-455: The 34th U.S. state . In 1867, Barton County was founded. The first claim at Ellinwood was staked in 1871 when it was certain the Santa Fe railroad would be completed nearby. The railroad was finished in 1872 and the city was named after Colonel John R. Ellinwood, a civil engineer working for the Santa Fe railroad. Although neither the founder nor the original settlers were German, many of

1458-473: The Census Bureau reported that for the first time, due to the more advanced age profile of the non-Latino White population, non-Latino Whites died at a faster rate than non-Latino White births. In 2011, for the first time in American history , Non-Hispanic Whites accounted for fewer than half of the births in the country, accounting for 49.6% of total births. This increased to 51.5% in 2021, regaining

1512-422: The age of 18; 47.6% were married couples living together; 28.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.1% of households consisted of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.3% of the population. 24.0% of

1566-550: The ages of 35 and 44, and just 50% of the population between the ages of 18 and 24. In actuality, Non-Hispanic whites have still been growing. Between 2000 and 2010, the Non-Hispanic White population grew from 194,552,774 to 196,817,552. This was a growth of 1.2% over the 10-year period, due to population momentum . The population continued to grow to 196,817,552 in 2010 to 197,639,521 in 2022. The reason for falling percentage of non-Latino/Hispanic white Americans in

1620-403: The average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males. The median income for a household in the city

1674-543: The city. Barton County, Kansas Barton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and most populous city is Great Bend . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 25,493. The county is named in honor of Clara Barton , responsible for the founding of the American Red Cross , and the only county in Kansas to be named for a woman. For many millennia ,

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1728-399: The city. The population density was 1,996.8 inhabitants per square mile (771.0/km). There were 1,034 housing units at an average density of 954.1 per square mile (368.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.90% White , 0.23% African American , 0.83% Native American , 0.05% Asian , 0.60% from other races , and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of

1782-446: The colonies. The white population was largely of English, Irish, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, German, Dutch and French Huguenot descent at the time. Between the revolution and the 1820s there was relatively little immigration to the United States. Starting after the 1820s large scale migration to the United States began and lasted until the 1920s . Many of the newcomers were Catholics of Irish, Italian, and Polish descent which lead to

1836-478: The country, the term Anglo-American is used to refer to non-Hispanic white English speakers as distinct from Spanish (and Portuguese or Italian) speakers, although the term is more frequently used to refer to people of perceived British or English descent. The first Europeans who came to present United States or Canada were Norse explorers around the year 1000; however, they were ultimately absorbed or killed off, leaving no permanent settlements behind. In

1890-442: The county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12 people/km ). There were 12,888 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5.4/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.98% White , 1.15% Black or African American , 0.51% Native American , 0.23% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 3.51% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.31% of

1944-492: The dance that takes place on the third and final night of the festival. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km), all land. The city is situated along the path of the historic Santa Fe Trail. Ellinwood is also located just north of the Arkansas River , roughly in the area where it makes its "great bend" to the southeast en route to its final destination,

1998-525: The early 19th century to the end of the 20th century is attributed to sustained high birth rates alongside relatively low death rates among settlers and natives alike. Population growth has slowed in the 21st century. There has also been periodic massive immigration from European and West Asian countries, especially Germany , Ireland , Italy , Greece , the Netherlands , France , as well as Poland , Russia , Lithuania , Norway , Sweden , Finland ,

2052-436: The individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement. The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 2004. The five school districts are part of the special education area of Barton County called Barton County Special Services. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Barton County. ‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county. † means

2106-499: 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, Barton County was established and named for Clara Barton . It is the only Kansas county named for a woman. In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered

2160-450: The last century is due to multiple factors: 1. Non-European Immigration . The United States has the largest number of immigrants in the world, with the vast majority coming from countries where the population is of non-White and/or Latin American origin. Immigration to the United States from European countries has been in a steady decline since World War II averaging 56% of all immigrants in the 1950s and declining to 35% of all immigrants in

2214-430: The line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence , Marion , Canada , Hillsboro , Lehigh , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Conway , Windom , Little River , Mitchell , Lyons , Chase , Ellinwood . In 2001, an F4 tornado hit Hoisington during Hoisington High School's prom. Barton County was drawn in the shape of a 30-by-30-mile (48 by 48 km) square. According to

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2268-399: The main streets were given German names, in order to appeal to German immigrant buyers. In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company . In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson , in 1880 it was extended to Lyons , in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line

2322-452: The majority in the process. This is likely due to the birth rate declining among people of color. For example, between 1990 and 2010, the birth rate declined 29% among Blacks, 25 percent among Asians, 21% among Hispanics, but only 5% among White people. If this trend continues the White birth rate will surpass the Black birth rate in a few years. A total of 1,887,656 babies were born in 2021,

2376-406: The population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.9 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 48,322 (with

2430-404: The population. There were 11,393 households , out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2484-406: The population. There were 906 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and

2538-439: The population. There were 910 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2592-536: The rock band Kansas rented the Ellinwood Opera House as a 'tryout show' for New York record executive Wally Gold , using free beer as a marketing tool, and charged a USD $ 0.25 entry fee to help cover some of their expenses. The story is told in the 2015 documentary Miracles Out of Nowhere . In 2018, the annual After Harvest Festival held during the third weekend in July, instituted a ban on coolers at

2646-741: The various racial and ethnic groups. In 2008, a record 14.6% of all new marriages in the United States were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another. 9% of non-Latino whites who married in 2008 married either a non-White or Latino. Among all newlyweds in 2008, intermarried pairings were primarily white-Latino of any race (41%) as compared to white-Asian (15%), white-black (11%), and other combinations (33%). Other combinations consists of pairings between different minority groups, multi-racial people, and Native Indigenous Americans. The children of such unions would not automatically be classified as white non-Latino. One self-identifies his or her racial and/or ethnic category. 3. Methodology . In

2700-433: Was $ 29,596, and the median income for a family was $ 42,292. Males had a median income of $ 29,792 versus $ 19,194 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,811. About 7.3% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over. The community is served by Ellinwood USD 355 public school district. U.S. Route 56 runs through

2754-429: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,164 people, 906 households, and 594 families living in

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2808-401: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.10 males. The median income for

2862-428: Was 93.24% (1,875) white or European American (90.45% non-Hispanic white ), 0.3% (6) black or African-American , 0.45% (9) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.25% (5) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 1.24% (25) from other races , and 4.53% (91) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.48% (90) of the population. Of the 862 households, 28.9% had children under

2916-514: Was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . The line from Florence to Marion , was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway . In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence , Marion , Canada , Hillsboro , Lehigh , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Conway , Windom , Little River , Mitchell , Lyons , Chase , Ellinwood. In 1973,

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