Doniphan County, Kansas
Doniphan County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Doniphan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,945 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,496 inhabitants. Its county seat is Troy. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Doniphan County
| Population : | 7,496 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Doniphan |
| Twitter username : | dpcountyks |
| Area : | 1028 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Named for : | Alexander William Doniphan |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Capital : | Troy |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:21:36 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Doniphan County is located at 39°47'17"N 95°8'48"W (39.7880800, -95.1467900). It has 2 neighbors: Atchison County and Holt County.
Doniphan County map
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The largest city of Doniphan County is Wathena with a population of 1,272. Other cities include, Elwood population 1,176, Highland population 986, White Cloud population 165 and Troy population 117. See all Doniphan County cities & populated places.
Doniphan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doniphan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wathena | 1,272 | City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Elwood | 1,176 | City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States |
| Highland | 986 | City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States |
| White Cloud | 165 | Human settlement in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Denton | 137 | Town in Kansas, United States |
| Troy | 117 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Severance | 88 | Human settlement in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Leona | 50 | Human settlement in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Doniphan County
Doniphan County has 2 neighbours.
- Atchison County county in Kansas, United States
- Holt County county in Missouri, United States
- Troy
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Doniphan County decreased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,945 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,960 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,890 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,876 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,840 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,788 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,718 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,657 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,658 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,600 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,496 | -1.39% | estimation process |
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. |
