Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Wabaunsee County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Wabaunsee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,053 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,906 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alma. The county was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Wabaunsee County
| Population : | 6,906 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Area : | 2071 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Waubonsie |
| Altitude : | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Capital : | Alma |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:09:58 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wabaunsee County is located at 38°57'12"N 96°12'18"W (38.9532800, -96.2049900). It has 6 neighbors: Geary County, Morris County, Osage County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County and Shawnee County.
Wabaunsee County map
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The largest city of Wabaunsee County is Newbury with a population of 1,024. Other cities include, Alma population 776, Wilmington population 686, Maple Hill population 517 and Eskridge population 502. See all Wabaunsee County cities & populated places.
Wabaunsee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wabaunsee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 1,024 | City in United States of America |
| Alma | 776 | County seat in Kansas |
| Wilmington | 686 | City in United States of America |
| Wabaunsee | 521 | Township in Wabaunsee County, Kansas |
| Maple Hill | 517 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States |
| Eskridge | 502 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Alta Vista | 419 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| McFarland | 250 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harveyville | 246 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Paxico | 211 | City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Wabaunsee County
Wabaunsee County has 6 neighbours.
- Geary County county in Kansas, United States
- Morris County county in Kansas, United States
- Osage County county in Kansas, United States
- Pottawatomie County county in Kansas, United States
- Riley County county in Kansas, United States
- Shawnee County county in Kansas, United States
- Alma
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wabaunsee County decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,053 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,038 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,994 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,025 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,938 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,887 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,884 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,832 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,912 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,931 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,906 | -0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Wabaunsee County (1)
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Lewis William Walt was born in Wabaunsee County
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
