Wabaunsee County (standard abbreviation: WB) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 6,885. Its county seat is Alma.⁶

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,071 km² (800 mi²). 2,065 km² (797 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.30% water.

Adjacent counties

• Pottawatomie County, Kansas (north)
• Shawnee County, Kansas (east)
• Osage County, Kansas (southeast)
• Lyon County, Kansas (south)
• Morris County, Kansas (southwest)
• Geary County, Kansas (west)
• Riley County, Kansas (northwest)

See also: List of counties in Kansas

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,885 people, 2,633 households, and 1,958 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (9/mi²). There are 3,033 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 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 are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,633 households out of which 33.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.30% are married couples living together, 6.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% are non-families. 23.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.70% under 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $41,710, and the median income for a family is $47,500. Males have a median income of $31,629 versus $23,148 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,704. 7.30% of the population and 5.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.40% of those under the age of 18 and 7.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Subdivisions

Cities and towns

• Alma
• Alta Vista
• Eskridge
• Harveyville
• Maple Hill
• McFarland
• Paxico

Education

Unified school districts

• Alma USD 329
• Wabaunsee East USD 330

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