Ness County (standard abbreviation: NS) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 3,454. Its county seat is Ness
City.
Adjacent counties
Trego County, Kansas (north)
Ellis County, Kansas (northeast)
Rush County, Kansas (east)
Pawnee County, Kansas (southeast)
Hodgeman County, Kansas (south)
Finney County, Kansas (southwest)
Lane County, Kansas (west)
Gove County, Kansas (northwest)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census˛ of 2000, there are 3,454 people, 1,516 households, and 977 families residing in the county. The population density is 1/km˛ (3/mi˛). There are 1,835 housing units at an average density of 1/km˛ (2/mi˛).
Of possible importance to Christian singles - The racial makeup here is
98.23% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,516 households out of which 26.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% are married couples living together, 4.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% are non-families. 33.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.83.
Other data of import to Christian singles - The population is spread
out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 24.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,340, and the median income for a family is $39,775. Males have a median income of $27,892 versus $20,037 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,787. 8.70% of the population and 6.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.50% of those under the age of 18 and 10.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Bazine
Brownell
Ness City
Ransom
Utica
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