31-607: Cowley County may refer to: Cowley County, Kansas Cowley County, New South Wales [REDACTED] Topics referred to by 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=Cowley_County&oldid=990316838 " Category : County name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
62-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
93-485: A margin of error of +/- $ 9,968) and the median family income was $ 47,188 (+/- $ 9,760). Females had a median income of $ 36,143 (+/- $ 649). The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 30,250 (+/- $ 24,274). Approximately, 8.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 278 people, 105 households, and 77 families residing in
124-463: A newly drilled natural gas well was found to contain a nonflammable gas. Researchers at the University of Kansas found the “Dexter gas” contained only 15 percent methane and 72 percent nitrogen, causing the gas to be nonflammable. In addition they discovered helium within an “inert residue” in the gas and, after expanding their research to other wells throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, published
155-479: A paper in 1907 saying that helium could be extracted from natural gas. Helium did not have any practical applications at the time, but by 1917 the federal government was sponsoring extensive research into the possibility of using helium in airships . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km ), all of it land. The climate in this area
186-568: Is a city in Cowley County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 224. The first post office at Dexter was established in July, 1870. Platted in 1875, Dexter is named for a trotting horse belonging to Robert Bonner of New York. Early in the 20th century, Dexter became the focus of research that would confirm the existence of an abundance of naturally occurring and readily available helium . In May 1903,
217-599: Is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dexter has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2020 United States census counted 224 people, 94 households, and 63 families in Dexter. The population density was 808.7 per square mile (312.2/km ). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.2/km ). The racial makeup
248-507: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Cowley County, Kansas Cowley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat is Winfield , and its most populous city is Arkansas City . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 34,549. The county was named after Matthew Cowley, first lieutenant in Company I, 9th Kansas Cavalry, who died during
279-486: Is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km ) (0.6%) is water. West of Dexter , KS, Cowley County Fishing Lake is positioned just off of Highway 166. This fishing lake is the home of the Cowley County Waterfall, which can be visited following the road to the northwest side of the property. However, in recent years (as of 2021) the severe drought has caused the waterfall to stop flowing. It will likely continue if
310-648: The Kansas Jayhawks . Former head coach and for the Oklahoma Sooners and College Football Hall of Fame member Bennie Owen was born in Arkansas City. Perhaps the most famous resident of Cowley County is the fictional character Mary Ann Summers from the television show Gilligan's Island . It is said on the show that she is "employed at the Winfield General Store." Dexter, Kansas Dexter
341-546: The poverty line , including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 11.20% of those age 65 or over. Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry" , county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink without a food sales requirement. The county voted "No" on the 2022 Kansas abortion referendum , an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 52% to 48% despite backing Donald Trump with 68% of
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#1732855505316372-683: The American Civil War. For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans . The first European visitor to Kansas was the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1541. In 1601, the Governor of New Mexico, Juan de Oñate , visited Etzanoa , a settlement of several thousand Wichita people near Arkansas City along the Walnut River . The ruins of Etzanoa have been found by archaeologists. In 1803, most of modern Kansas
403-447: The House in the twenty-sixth Congress. In 1870, the county was renamed for Matthew Cowley, First Lieutenant in Company I, 9th Kansas Cavalry , who died at Little Rock, Arkansas , on October 7, 1864. Officially opened for settlement July 15, 1870, there was a lengthy and bitter disagreement between the towns of Winfield and Cresswell (the town now named Arkansas City ) over the possession of
434-427: The age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in
465-420: The age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.43. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under
496-460: The age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 32,656, and the median income for a family was $ 39,286. Males had a median income of $ 25,536 versus $ 18,125 for females. The per capita income for
527-411: The age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 26.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.0 and the average family size was 4.6. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher were estimated to be 23.7% of the population. 25.4% of
558-658: The area receives enough precipitation and ends the drought. Cowley County comprises the Arkansas City-Winfield, KS Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Wichita -Arkansas City-Winfield, KS Combined Statistical Area . As of the U.S. Census in 2000 , there were 36,291 people, 14,039 households, and 9,616 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 inhabitants per square mile (12/km ). There were 15,673 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5.4/km ). The racial makeup of
589-596: 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. General Dean Coldwell Strother was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), from 1962 to 1965; and as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command/Commander in Chief, Continental Air Defense Command (CINCNORAD/CINCONAD), from 1965 to 1966. Robert Docking
620-404: The city was 47.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female. According to the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 119 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density
651-432: The city. The population density was 958.6 inhabitants per square mile (370.1/km ). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 441.4 per square mile (170.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White , 3.6% Native American , 0.4% Pacific Islander , and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 105 households, of which 32.4% had children under
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#1732855505316682-530: The county seat of government. Finally settled after two special elections and numerous petitions to the Governor and Legislature, Winfield was determined to be the county seat and a courthouse was constructed in 1873 at a cost of $ 11,500. In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed north to south through Cowley County. Controversy arose from the Kansas legislature's decision to grant
713-420: The county was 90.13% White , 2.70% Black or African American , 1.96% Native American , 1.53% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.36% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% of the population. There were 14,039 households , out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 9.60% had
744-415: The pipeline a ten-year exemption from property taxes; it was estimated that this would mean $ 15 million per year in lost revenue to the six counties through which the pipeline passed. The counties were unsuccessful in an attempt to eliminate the exemption. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,132 square miles (2,930 km ), of which 1,126 square miles (2,920 km )
775-408: The population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 45,703 (with
806-580: The vote to Joe Biden 's 30% in the 2020 presidential election . List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Cowley County. ‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county. † means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Cowley County is divided into twenty-five townships . The cities of Arkansas City and Winfield are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from
837-434: Was 1,309.4 inhabitants per square mile (505.6/km ). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 478.4 per square mile (184.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.03% White , 0.27% African American , 5.22% Native American , 0.82% from other races , and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population. There were 119 households, out of which 38.7% had children under
868-417: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,406, and the median income for a family was $ 43,636. Males had a median income of $ 31,703 versus $ 21,341 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,509. About 9.20% of families and 12.90% of the population were below
899-423: Was 91.96% (206) white or European American (91.96% non-Hispanic white ), 0.0% (0) black or African-American , 0.89% (2) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.0% (0) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 0.0% (0) from other races , and 7.14% (16) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.45% (1) of the population. Of the 94 households, 31.9% had children under
930-582: Was a successful banker and mayor of Arkansas City before he became the 38th Governor of Kansas . Several college football head coaches have passed through Winfield that have gone on to become widely recognized. Jerry Kill is the current head coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers —he played for the Southwestern Moundbuilders under Dennis Franchione when he was head coach. Jack Mitchell went on to coach several schools including
961-782: Was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase . In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . Cowley County was officially organized as a county, but reserved for the Osage Indians, by the Kansas Legislature in March 1867, originally named Hunter County for Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter (1809–1887), a Virginia Representative and Senator to Congress and Speaker of