Kennedy County, West Monroe
Kennedy County | |
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 The Kennedy County Courthouse in Amity | |
| Location within the state of West Monroe Location within the state of West Monroe | |
 West Monroe's location within Ibica | |
| Country |  Ibica |
| State |  West Monroe |
| Founded | 1721 |
| County seat | Amity |
| Largest city | Orlando |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,609 sq mi (4,170 km2) |
| • Land | 1,358 sq mi (3,520 km2) |
| • Water | 251 sq mi (650 km2) 16% |
| Population ({{{2}}}) | |
| • Total | 349,583 |
| • Density | 272.9/sq mi (105.4/km2) |
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Kennedy County is a county in the Ibican state of West Monroe. As of the 2020 census, the population of the county was 349,583. The county seat is Amity, and its largest city is Orlando.
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,609 square miles (4,170 km2), of which 1,358 square miles (3,520 km2) are land and 251 square miles (650 km2) (16%) are covered by water.
Adjacent counties
- Mitchell County (north)
- Midland County (northeast)
- Wilkinson County (east)
- King County (south)
- Bosphorus Ocean (southwest)
- Archer County (west)
- Martin County (northwest)
Waterways
Communities
Cities
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Government and politics
Elected officials
Nathan Haller, a black man, was the elected representative for the county from 1892 to 1897. After Jim Crow laws were imposed, black residents were suppressed politically until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.[1] In 2022 most major government officials were white.[1]
United States Congress
| Representatives | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of Kennedy County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 22 | Laila Randal | Conservative | 2012 | Southern areas | |
| District 22 | Christiana Stildolph | Conservative | 2008 | Northern areas, also covers Archer County | |
West Monroe Legislature
West Monroe Senate
| District | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of Kennedy County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Joel Combs | Conservative | 1999 | Southern areas | |
| 70 | Felecia Head | Conservative | 2008 | Northern and central areas | |
West Monroe House of Representatives
| District | Name | Party | First Elected | Area(s) of Kennedy County Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Patrice Wallace | Conservative | 2020 | Orlando (Most), Norwood, Lynwood | |
| 115 | Deanna Croft | Conservative | 2008 | Austwell, Renner Village, parts of Orlando | |
| 116 | Adelle Scrivins | Conservative | 2012 | Central areas, Addison | |
| 118 | Elvin Eliott | Conservative | 2018 | Northern areas, Amity | |
Law enforcement and jails
| Kennedy County Sheriff's Office | |
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| File:WM - Kennedy County Sheriff.jpg | |
| Abbreviation | KCSO |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1721 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Amity, West Monroe |
| Sheriff responsible |
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The Kennedy County Sheriff's Office duties include running the Kennedy County Jail, providing service for courts in the county, and providing primary law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Kennedy County
Education
A variety of school districts serve Kennedy County students. They include:
The University of Rhone at Orlando and the Imperial College System serve as higher education facilities.
Transportation
Major highways
Interstate 10
Ibican Route 1
Ibican Route 2
State Highway 1
State Highway 2
State Highway 45
State Loop 15- File:UR-5.png Urban Road 5
Airports
Kennedy County is home to the following public airports:
The closest airport with regularly scheduled commercial service is Rhone International Airport, located in adjacent King County.
