Lincoln Township, Russell County, Kansas
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Lincoln Township is a township
in Russell County
, Kansas
, United States
. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 150.
in the 1880s. Grant Township
was organized from part of Lincoln Township in 1907.
region of the Great Plains
. The Smoky Hill River
runs in and out of the township, winding back and forth across its northern border. Landon Creek, a tributary of the river, flows northeast through the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, Lincoln Township comprises an area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km²), all of it land. Located in southwestern Russell County, it contains no incorporated
settlements. One unincorporated community, Milberger
, is located in the southwestern part of the township. Lincoln Township borders Grant Township
to the north, Fairfield Township
to the east, Barton County
's Wheatland
and Fairview Township
s to the south, Winterset Township
to the west, and Big Creek Township
to the northwest.
was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 1.83 per square mile (0.71/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% White, 2.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0% of the population.
There were 60 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples
living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 2.98.
In the township, the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
407, Russell County Schools.
runs north-south through the township, connecting to a network of mostly unpaved county roads laid out in a rough grid pattern across the township. Milberger Road, a paved county road, zigzags west and south from its junction with U.S. 281 in the north of the township, running north-south through Milberger before turning west along the county line and exiting the township. Michaelis Road runs east-west through Milberger and is paved east of its intersection with U.S. 281.
Civil township
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in Russell County
Russell County, Kansas
Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 6,970 for the 2010 census...
, Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 150.
History
Lincoln Township was organized from part of Russell TownshipRussell Township, Russell County, Kansas
Russell Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 82.-History:...
in the 1880s. Grant Township
Grant Township, Russell County, Kansas
Grant Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 186.-History:Grant Township was organized from part of Lincoln Township in 1907...
was organized from part of Lincoln Township in 1907.
Geography
The center of Lincoln Township is located at 38°44′26"N 98°52′11"W (38.7405671, -98.8698075) at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 m). The township lies in the Smoky HillsSmoky Hills
The Smoky Hills are an upland region of hills in the central Great Plains of North America. They are located in the central United States, encompassing north-central Kansas and a small portion of south-central Nebraska. The hills are a dissected plain covered by tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie...
region of the Great Plains
Great Plains
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. The Smoky Hill River
Smoky Hill River
The Smoky Hill River is a river in the central Great Plains of North America, running through the U.S. states of Colorado and Kansas.-Names:The Smoky Hill gets its name from the Smoky Hills region of north-central Kansas through which it flows...
runs in and out of the township, winding back and forth across its northern border. Landon Creek, a tributary of the river, flows northeast through the township.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Lincoln Township comprises an area of 36.13 square miles (93.6 km²), all of it land. Located in southwestern Russell County, it contains no incorporated
Municipal corporation
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settlements. One unincorporated community, Milberger
Milberger, Kansas
Milberger is an unincorporated community in Lincoln Township, Russell County, Kansas, United States.-History:Volga German colonists founded Milberger in 1884. Predominantly Lutheran, they established several churches in and around the community, most of which closed by 1980...
, is located in the southwestern part of the township. Lincoln Township borders Grant Township
Grant Township, Russell County, Kansas
Grant Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 186.-History:Grant Township was organized from part of Lincoln Township in 1907...
to the north, Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township, Russell County, Kansas
Fairfield Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 31.-Geography:...
to the east, Barton County
Barton County, Kansas
Barton County is a county located in Western Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 27,674. Its county seat and most populous city is Great Bend. The county is named in honor of Clara Barton, responsible for the founding of the American Red Cross...
's Wheatland
Wheatland Township, Barton County, Kansas
Wheatland Township is a township in Barton County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 74.-Geography:Wheatland Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Schneider and Schoenfeld.-References:*...
and Fairview Township
Fairview Township, Barton County, Kansas
Fairview Township is a township in Barton County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 129.-Geography:Fairview Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Galatia. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Fairview.-References:* -External links:* *...
s to the south, Winterset Township
Winterset Township, Russell County, Kansas
Winterset Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 67.-Geography:...
to the west, and Big Creek Township
Big Creek Township, Russell County, Kansas
Big Creek Township is a township in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 479.-Geography:...
to the northwest.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 150 people, 60 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population densityPopulation density
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was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 1.83 per square mile (0.71/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% White, 2.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0% of the population.
There were 60 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 2.98.
In the township, the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
Education
Lincoln Township lies within Unified School DistrictUnified school district
A unified school district or unit school district is a school district which includes both primary school and high school under the same district control....
407, Russell County Schools.
Transportation
U.S. Route 281U.S. Route 281
U.S. Route 281 is a north–south United States highway. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route....
runs north-south through the township, connecting to a network of mostly unpaved county roads laid out in a rough grid pattern across the township. Milberger Road, a paved county road, zigzags west and south from its junction with U.S. 281 in the north of the township, running north-south through Milberger before turning west along the county line and exiting the township. Michaelis Road runs east-west through Milberger and is paved east of its intersection with U.S. 281.