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39-704: Harveyville is a city in Wabaunsee County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 178. It is located 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northwest of the city of Burlingame . Harveyville was founded in 1880. It was named for Henry Harvey, a missionary to the Shawnee Indians and early settlers at the town site. Harveyville was incorporated as a city in 1905. On February 28, 2012, around 9:02 pm, an EF -2 tornado caused damage to Harveyville. Approximately 40 percent of Harveyville's buildings had significant damage and one of

78-444: A bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 21.3% of the population. 19.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 78.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

117-679: A seaman who joined the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony that settled in Wabaunsee, played an important role in the county settlement and with the underground railroad. The county's first church, Wabaunsee Church of Christ, was founded in June 1857. In 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state , entering the union as a free state. The first railroad to be built through Wabaunsee County was the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe in 1880. In 1887,

156-511: Is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to

195-632: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat is Alma . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 6,877. The county was named for Chief Waubonsie of the Potawatomi Indians . 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 . The first white settlers in

234-454: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after

273-507: Is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density

312-726: Is located in the Osage Cuestas of the Great Plains . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km), all of it land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Harveyville has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Harveyville

351-785: Is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area . The 2020 United States census counted 178 people, 82 households, and 47 families in Harveyville. The population density was 1,401.6 per square mile (541.1/km). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 740.2 per square mile (285.8/km). The racial makeup was 90.45% (161) white or European American (88.2% non-Hispanic white ), 0.0% (0) black or African-American , 1.12% (2) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.56% (1) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 0.0% (0) from other races , and 7.87% (14) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

390-595: Is served by Mission Valley USD 330 public school district, which was created by school unification when Eskridge / Harveyville / Dover schools consolidated. Mission Valley High School is located approximately 8 miles northwest of Harveyville, and its mascot is Mission Valley Vikings. Harveyville High School was closed through school unification in 1970. The Harveyville Yellow Jackets won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Indoor Track & Field championship in 1966. Highway K-31 passes along

429-465: The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Topeka to Herington . This main line connected Topeka, Valencia , Willard , Maple Hill , Vera , Paxico , McFarland , Alma , Volland , Alta Vista , Dwight , White City , Latimer , Herington. A massive drought beginning in 1930 resulted in a series of dust storms that lasted until 1941. The drought combined with the onset of

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468-611: The Civilian Conservation Corps , the Works Progress Administration , which put tens of thousands of Kansans to work as unskilled labor. Republican Governor Alf Landon also employed emergency measures, including a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures and a balanced budget initiative. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration succeeded in raising wheat prices after 1933, thus alleviating the most serious distress. During World War II,

507-654: The European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside

546-643: The Great Depression , forced farmers off the land. This ecological disaster caused an exodus of many farmers to escape from the hostile environment of Kansas. As the world demand for wheat plummeted, rural Kansas became poverty-stricken. The state became an eager participant in such major New Deal relief programs as the Civil Works Administration , the Federal Emergency Relief Administration ,

585-416: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 800 square miles (2,100 km ), of which 794 square miles (2,060 km ) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km ) (0.7%) is water. Wabaunsee County is part of the Topeka , KS Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the census of 2000, there were 6,885 people, 2,633 households, and 1,958 families residing in the county. The population density

624-519: The U.S. Army located a German prisoner of war camp at Lake Wabaunsee , near Eskridge. It was believed that the prisoners would be less of a security risk in North America, where there were fewer Nazi sympathizers, than they would be in Europe. The prisoners were paid $ 0.40 per hour and granted a daily noon lunch, in exchange for their help on farms and bridges throughout the region. According to

663-488: The age of 18 and 16.2% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 236 people, 93 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,815.4 inhabitants per square mile (700.9/km). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 815.4 per square mile (314.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White , 1.3% Native American , 1.7% Asian , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of

702-428: The age of 18 living with them, 64.30% were married couples living together, 6.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.01. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under

741-420: The age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under

780-470: The age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 41,710, and the median income for a family was $ 47,500. Males had a median income of $ 31,629 versus $ 23,148 for females. The per capita income for

819-462: The age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 37,250, and the median income for a family was $ 35,250. Males had a median income of $ 28,125 versus $ 18,125 for females. The per capita income for

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858-591: The area were said to have been a band of outlaws known as the McDaniel Gang. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized and Wabaunsee County was created by the territorial legislature on March 25, 1859. The name used since 1859 is derived from the Potawatomi "Wah-bon-seh", meaning "dawn of day" literally, and it was the name of the chief of the Potawatomi Indians . Originally, the county

897-998: The area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

936-501: 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. 38°58′N 96°11′W  /  38.967°N 96.183°W  / 38.967; -96.183 Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

975-499: The city was $ 12,688. About 14.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.0% of those 65 or over. Harveyville is home to the Harveyville Project, an Artist Residency and Sculpture Garden. The Harveyville government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm. The community

1014-454: The city. The population density was 1,943.4 inhabitants per square mile (750.4/km). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 793.4 per square mile (306.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White , 0.75% Native American , 1.12% Asian , 0.37% from other races , and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. There were 100 households, out of which 42.0% had children under

1053-483: The county include: Other districts include: List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Wabaunsee County. ‡ denotes a community with portions in an adjacent county. † denotes a community which is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Wabaunsee County is divided into thirteen townships . None of

1092-580: The county was $ 17,704. About 5.80% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.40% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over. County governance is overseen by a three member Board of Commissioners, each of whom is responsible for a separate district. Wabaunsee County is overwhelmingly Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has won Wabaunsee County since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932, and since at least 1888 only Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936, plus William Jennings Bryan in 1896, have reached 41 percent of

1131-581: The county's vote for the Democratic Party. The county was however one of three Kansas counties – Anderson and Jefferson being the other two – to give a plurality to Ross Perot in 1992. Wabaunsee 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. School districts based in

1170-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

1209-421: The median household income was $ 57,292 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 18,037) and the median family income was $ 71,875 (+/- $ 17,216). Males had a median income of $ 21,917 (+/- $ 6,408) versus $ 52,000 (+/- $ 20,605) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 29,688 (+/- $ 11,007). Approximately, 8.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.9% of those under

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1248-437: The population. There were 93 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1287-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population

1326-581: The south edge of Harveyville. Though the city is a couple of miles northwest of the Kansas Turnpike , the nearest exit is located much farther southwest along U.S. Route 56 in Lyon County . Harveyville is also the setting of the Depression era novel, "The Persian Pickle Club" by Sandra Dallas published in 1995 by St. Martin's Griffin. Wabaunsee County, Kansas Wabaunsee County

1365-552: The town's two churches was completely destroyed. Preliminary damage assessments in Harveyville listed 28 homes as not livable with 36 sustaining moderate damage, six with minor damage and one commercial building damaged. Twelve people were injured and one death, but no missing people. The National Weather Service determined the tornado was on the ground for 4 minutes and had a maximum width of 150 yards (140 m). It touched down about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Harveyville and ended 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast. Harveyville

1404-428: Was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 100 households, and 77 families residing in

1443-418: Was 5.06% (9) of the population. Of the 82 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.6. The percent of those with

1482-486: Was 9 people per square mile (3.5 people/km ). There were 3,033 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.24% White , 0.46% Black or African American , 0.49% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.60% from other races , and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,633 households, out of which 33.50% had children under

1521-687: Was named Richardson , after William Alexander Richardson , a congressman from Illinois, who introduced the first Kansas and Nebraska Bill in the House of Representatives, which made certain Indian lands territories in 1854. Also in 1854, the Beecher Bible and Rifle Church was established by a group of free-staters, who had rifles shipped to the church to be used in the free-state effort in boxes marked Bibles. Captain William Mitchell, Jr.,

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