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Rooks County (standard abbreviation: RO) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 5,685. Its county seat is
Stockton.
Adjacent counties
Phillips County, Kansas (north)
Smith County, Kansas (northeast)
Osborne County, Kansas (east)
Ellis County, Kansas (south)
Trego County, Kansas (southwest)
Graham County, Kansas (west)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
Our Christian dating information shows, there are 5,685 people, 2,362 households, and 1,556 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km˛ (6/mi˛). There are 2,758 housing units at an average density of 1/km˛ (3/mi˛).
Of possible interest to Christian singles - The racial constituency
of the county is 97.13% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,362 households out of which 29.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% are married couples living together, 7.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% are non-families. 31.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.93.
Of further import to Christian singles - The population
is spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 21.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,457, and the median income for a family is $36,931. Males have a median income of $26,794 versus $18,389 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,588. 9.80% of the population and 7.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.70% of those under the age of 18 and 7.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Damar
Palco
Plainville
Stockton
Woodston
Zurich
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