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29-493: Medford Township may refer to: Medford Township, in Reno County, Kansas Medford Township, Steele County, Minnesota Medford Township, New Jersey Medford Township, Walsh County, North Dakota Medford Township, Grant County, Oklahoma, see List of Oklahoma townships See also [ edit ] Medford (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by

58-753: A 30 percent food sales requirement. The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 2004. There are three private schools in Hutchinson: List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Reno County. † means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Reno County is divided into thirty-one townships . The cities of Hutchinson and Nickerson are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from

87-472: 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. 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

116-446: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.1% of the population. 21.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 14.1% from 25 to 44, 46.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

145-413: 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. Reno County is strongly Republican. The last time

174-654: A railroad. 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 . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of

203-507: Is a Spanish name. Land ownership of the Ramona area dates back when the area belonged to Spain. Manuel De Lisa, a New Orleans merchant, petitioned his government for a large land grant in the Ramona area on July 16, 1799. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Ramona to Pratt . In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal . Later, it

232-480: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Reno County, Kansas Reno County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and largest city is Hutchinson . As of the 2020 census , the population was 61,898. The county is named for Jesse Reno , a general during the American Civil War. For many millennia ,

261-611: Is served by Centre USD 397 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools. Ramona is served by the Union Pacific Railroad , formerly the Southern Pacific , and prior, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad . Ramona is located on UP's Golden State main line to El Paso, Texas , and has a rail siding for train meets before entering UP's Herington, Kansas Yard. The line

290-444: 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

319-498: The census of 2000, there were 64,790 people, 25,498 households, and 17,313 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile (20 people/km ). There were 27,625 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8.5/km ). 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

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348-427: The age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.36. The median age in

377-490: 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. Ramona, Kansas Ramona is a city in Marion County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 78. The city name is a Spanish name. It is located southwest of Herington next to

406-731: The city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km ), all of it land. The county line is 0.5 miles north of Ramona. The 2020 United States census counted 78 people, 39 households, and 27 families in Ramona. The population density was 268.0 per square mile (103.5/km ). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 185.6 per square mile (71.6/km ). The racial makeup was 94.87% (74) white or European American (94.87% non-Hispanic white ), 0.0% (0) black or African-American , 3.85% (3) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.0% (0) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 0.0% (0) from other races , and 1.28% (1) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

435-554: The city was 33.5 years. 35.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 40 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 318.5 inhabitants per square mile (123.0/km ). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 193.1 per square mile (74.6/km ). The racial makeup of

464-440: The city was 95.74% White , 4.26% from other races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.38% of the population. There were 40 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who

493-405: The city. The population density was 603.2 inhabitants per square mile (232.9/km ). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 290.3 per square mile (112.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White , 2.1% Native American , and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 66 households, of which 36.4% had children under

522-845: 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 . This main line connected Herington, Ramona , Tampa , Durham , Waldeck , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Groveland , Inman , Medora , Hutchinson , Whiteside , Partridge , Arlington , Langdon , Turon , Preston , Natrona , Pratt . In 1888, this main line

551-409: 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, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory , which included the land for modern day Ramona. The city name Ramona

580-407: The median household income was $ 41,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 15,924) and the median family income was $ 48,750 (+/- $ 11,319). Approximately, 27.3% of families and 39.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 66.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 66 households, and 45 families residing in

609-452: The median income for a household in the city was $ 26,458, and the median income for a family was $ 33,125. Males had a median income of $ 28,750 versus $ 26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,345. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line . The Ramona government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and last Monday of each month at 7PM. The community

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638-442: 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

667-475: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Medford_Township&oldid=975598208 " Categories : Place name disambiguation pages Township name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

696-421: Was 1.28% (1) of the population. Of the 39 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% 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

725-401: 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

754-440: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.74. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males. As of 2000

783-499: Was established in Ramona on August 9, 1887. In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed near Ramona, north to south through Marion County , with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs). Ramona is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

812-565: 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". According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,272 square miles (3,290 km ), of which 1,255 square miles (3,250 km ) is land and 17 square miles (44 km ) (1.3%) is water. It is the third-largest county by area in Kansas. The Hutchinson Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Reno County. As of

841-415: Was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas . It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway , which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad , merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad , and finally merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad . Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". A post office

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