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Washington is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. The population was 1,223 at the 2000 census.(2004 estimate was 1,167). It is the boyhood home of Shawn Linenberger (alias 'Big Shawn', 'Taco Tim' and Linney, to name a few), critically acclaimed and award-winning sports editor of the Tonganoxie (KS) Mirror. Linenberger has also appeared in over 18 independent films, including the 2002 straight to DVD release, "Tigers Don't Cry." Washington is the county seat of Washington CountyGR6. Washington is the home of the Washington County Tigers. Washington County (standard abbreviation: WS) is a county located in the state of Kansas. ... Official language(s) none Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  Ranked 15th  - Total 82,277 sq mi (213,096 km²)  - Width 211 miles (340 km)  - Length 417 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Washington County (standard abbreviation: WS) is a county located in the state of Kansas. ...


Geography

Washington is located at 39°49′1″N, 97°3′9″W (39.816877, -97.052503)GR1. Image File history File links KSMap-doton-Washington. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.12% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...



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Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,223 people, 553 households, and 331 families residing in the city. The population density was 536.6/km² (1,395.3/mi²). There were 644 housing units at an average density of 282.6/km² (734.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.94% White, 0.08% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 553 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.81. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $30,529, and the median income for a family was $37,448. Males had a median income of $27,171 versus $17,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,760. About 8.6% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Washington County, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (458 words)
Washington County (standard abbreviation: WS) is a county located in the state of Kansas.
Its county seat and largest town is the city of Washington.
The city of Washington is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships.
Washington, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (403 words)
Washington is a city located in Washington County, Kansas.
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223 (2004 estimate was 1,167).
It is the county seat of Washington County
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