Osage County
As of the 2000 census, there are 16,712 people, 6,490 households, and 4,737 families residing in the county There are 7,018 housing units. The racial makeup of the county is 97.27% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.53% of the is Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,490 households out of which 33.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% are married couples living together, 8.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% are non-families. 23.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the county the is spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $37,928, and the median income for a family is $44,581. Males have a median income of $30,670 versus $22,981 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,691. 8.40% of the and 6.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total , 8.40% of those under the age of 18 and 10.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
2000 census info
Economic Characteristics - show more >> |
Number |
Percent |
U.S. |
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In labor force (population 16 years and over) |
8,459 |
66.1 |
63.9% |
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Mean travel time to work in minutes (workers 16 years and over) |
30.1 |
(X) |
25.5 |
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Median household income in 1999 (dollars) |
37,928 |
(X) |
41,994 |
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Median family income in 1999 (dollars) |
44,581 |
(X) |
50,046 |
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Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) |
17,691 |
(X) |
21,587 |
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Families below poverty level |
305 |
6.4 |
9.2% |
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Individuals below poverty level |
1,370 |
8.4 |
12.4% |
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Housing Characteristics - show more >> |
Number |
Percent |
U.S. |
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Single-family owner-occupied homes |
3,200 |
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Median value (dollars) |
67,600 |
(X) |
119,600 |
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Median of selected monthly owner costs |
(X) |
(X) |
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With a mortgage (dollars) |
746 |
(X) |
1,088 |
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Not mortgaged (dollars) |
252 |
(X) |
295 |
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HOUSING OCCUPANCY |
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Total housing units |
7,018 |
100.0 |
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Occupied housing units |
6,490 |
92.5 |
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Vacant housing units |
528 |
7.5 |
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For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use |
109 |
1.6 |
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Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) |
2.0 |
(X) |
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Rental vacancy rate (percent) |
8.1 |
(X) |
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HOUSING TENURE |
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Occupied housing units |
6,490 |
100.0 |
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Owner-occupied housing units |
5,179 |
79.8 |
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Renter-occupied housing units |
1,311 |
20.2 |
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Average household size of owner-occupied unit |
2.60 |
(X) |
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Average household size of renter-occupied unit |
2.31 |
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Real Estate sales and patterns
Sales |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
All sales, vacant property, residential,
commercial |
552 |
513 |
391 |
217 as of 8/11 |
Residential |
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Commercial |
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Foreclosures |
32 |
29 |
43 |
27 as of 8/11 |
Tax Structure
TAX STRUCTURE |
Total sales tax rate is county 6.3% state 5.3% |
Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
County |
$98,9290.6
|
$99,2054.3
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$97,0125.1 |
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Tax Structure
TAX STRUCTURE |
Kansas Tax Levy –levies shown are taxes per $1000 valuation |
Tax Levies
2008 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
County
126,059,770 |
45.543 |
45.676 |
48.294 |
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Building permits
2006 information obtained through Osage County Appraiser’s office
City |
Dwellings |
Mobile home |
commercial |
Shed |
Other(patio
Garage, ect) |
Lyndon |
3 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Osage City |
5 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
12 |
Burlingame |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
Scranton |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
Melvern |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
Overbrook |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Carbondale |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
7 |
Quenemo |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2007 information obtained through Osage County Appraiser’s office
City |
Dwellings |
Mobile home |
commercial |
Shed |
Other(patio
Garage, ect) |
Lyndon |
4 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
Osage City |
9 |
0 |
4 |
10 |
19 |
Burlingame |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
Scranton |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
Melvern |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
Overbrook |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
Carbondale |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
Quenemo |
2 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
2008 information obtained through Osage County Appraiser’s office
City |
Dwellings |
Mobile home |
commercial |
Shed |
Other(patio
Garage, ect) |
Lyndon |
5 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
Osage City |
6 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
8 |
Burlingame |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
Scranton |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Melvern |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Overbrook |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
Carbondale |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
Quenemo |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Work Force Can we put this map up for unemployment? http://www.dol.ks.gov/lmis/newsrel/pr0907/map.html I do not want the website I want the actual map
Workforce |
Labor Data for Osage County ( Kansas Labor Data Census 2006) |
Civilian Work Force |
8,909 |
Employed |
8,416 |
Unemployed |
493 |
Unemployment Rate |
7.4% June 2009 |
Surrounding areas civilian labor force data |
County |
Civilian Labor Force |
Employment |
Unemployment |
Unemployment Rate |
Coffey |
5,051 |
4,785 |
266 |
5.3% |
Lyon |
20,208 |
19,371 |
837 |
4.1% |
Franklin |
13,873 |
13,145 |
728 |
5.2% |
Shawnee |
91,202 |
86,777 |
4,425 |
4.9% |
Wabaunsee |
3,686 |
3,544 |
142 |
3.9% |
Anderson |
4,060 |
3,851 |
209 |
5.1% |
Douglas |
61,821 |
59,505 |
2,316 |
3.7% |
Hourly Wage Rates in Selected Occupations |
Occupation |
Average Wage Range (Per Hour) |
Assembler |
$10.41-$16.15 |
Welder |
$12.64-$13.76 |
Truck Driver |
$14.72-$15.39 |
Teacher |
$12.87-$15.82 |
Carpenter |
$15.77-$16.15 |
Management |
$30.84-$34.84 |
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