26-443: Sabetha is a city in Brown and Nemaha counties in the U.S. state of Kansas . As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 2,545. The town's settlement began circa 1854, with a name reportedly derived from the word " Sabbath ", the day the first settler arrived. Sabetha was incorporated as a city in 1874. On the evening of June 13, 1998 , an F2 tornado damaged much of
52-426: A household in the county was $ 31,971, and the median income for a family was $ 39,525. Males had a median income of $ 29,163 versus $ 19,829 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,163. About 10.60% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.40% of those under age 18 and 11.80% of those age 65 or over. Like all of Kansas outside the eastern cities, Brown County
78-574: A majority in Brown County, with the highest percentage being 47 percent by William Jennings Bryan in 1896. A mortally divided Republican Party allowed Woodrow Wilson to win a plurality in 1912 with under 37 percent of the county’s vote – nonetheless since 1968 no Democrat has reached even that percentage. Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry" , county until 2000, when voters approved
104-491: A mile east of City Hall. Damage to the city hall building amounted to $ 2 million, and additional damage to homes and vehicles away from downtown occurred due to tornado-toppled trees and branches away from the tornado's center along with strong straight-line winds. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.47 square miles (8.99 km), of which, 3.46 square miles (8.96 km)
130-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
156-496: Is also a large employer in the area, manufacturing bulk material handling and air filtration equipment. KSi Conveyors and USC are other notable employers in the area. The city managers estimate that the city has a poll factor of 2 to 1, meaning that the city has nearly 5000 jobs, while only having 2500 residents. Many of the small neighboring cities are bedroom communities for the many people who commute to work in Sabetha. The community
182-575: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
208-572: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,571 people, 1,090 households, and 645 families living in the city. The population density was 743.1 inhabitants per square mile (286.9/km). There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 355.5 per square mile (137.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White , 0.9% African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.5% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of
234-401: Is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km ) (0.2%) is water. The Wolf River has its source in the county. Brown State Fishing Lake , formerly known as "Brown County State Park" is in the county, 8 miles (13 km) east of Hiawatha. Sources: National Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau As of the 2000 census , there were 10,724 people, 4,318 households, and 2,949 families residing in
260-411: Is overwhelmingly Republican, although its history of Yankee settlement means it has been thus for longer than certain other parts of the state. Brown was Alf Landon ’s strongest county in his home state during his disastrous 1936 presidential campaign. FDR was never to win so much as 42 percent of the vote in any of his four Presidential elections; indeed no Democratic presidential nominee has ever won
286-411: Is served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district, a public school district formed in 2010 by the merger of Sabetha USD 441 and Axtell USD 488. Brown County, Kansas Brown County is a county located in the northeast portion of the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and most populous city is Hiawatha . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 9,508. The county
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#1732917562348312-548: 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 the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by
338-549: 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 . Brown County was founded in 1855, was named for Albert G. Brown . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 572 square miles (1,480 km ), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km )
364-403: The average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males. The median income for a household in the city
390-423: 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. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
416-423: The city. The population density was 798.8 inhabitants per square mile (308.4/km). There were 1,049 housing units at an average density of 323.6 per square mile (124.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.76% White , 0.93% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of
442-442: The county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7.3 people/km ). There were 4,815 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3.1/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.87% White , 1.56% Black or African American , 8.82% Native American , 0.21% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.73% from other races , and 1.81% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of
468-508: The downtown, but no casualties were reported. The downtown area received little warning as the tornado struck less than 1 minute after the tornado siren began to sound. The tornado, which touched down half a mile west of the Sabetha City Hall, caused serious damage to two blocks of the town, with 18 buildings in the downtown area being damaged, five (including the city hall building) to near "the point of loss". The tornado lifted about half
494-442: The population. There were 1,090 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. Of all households, 37.2% were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
520-403: The population. There were 4,318 households , out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
546-407: The population. There were 958 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. Of all households, 34.0% were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and
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#1732917562348572-539: The sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink without a food sales requirement. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Brown 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 . Brown County is divided into ten townships . The cities of Hiawatha , Horton , and Sabetha are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from
598-500: Was $ 36,450, and the median income for a family was $ 45,000. Males had a median income of $ 31,958 versus $ 21,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 22,126. About 3.7% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. Sabetha has more jobs than residents, due in part to the large Wenger Manufacturing plant that produces extruders and related equipment. Coperion (formerly MAC Equipment)
624-429: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,589 people, 958 households, and 611 families living in
650-401: Was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.40% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males. The median income for
676-557: Was named after Albert G. Brown , a U.S. Senator from Mississippi and Kansas statehood advocate. The Kickapoo Indian Reservation of Kansas , the majority of the Sac and Fox Reservation , and the majority of the Iowa Reservation of Kansas and Nebraska are located within the county. For many millennia , the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From
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