Douglas County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 122,530 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Lawrence.
There are 8 city/town in Douglas County, KS. The largest city of Douglas County is Eudora with a population of 6,393. Other cities include, Baldwin City population 4,700, Kanwaka population 1,467, Lecompton population 659, Clinton population 621
Situated in northeast Kansas along the Kansas River, Douglas County contains a mix of college town vibes and rural farmland communities. The county seat and most populous city is Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas and around 95,000 residents.
Lawrence is known for its youthful energy, live music, and culture stemming from the university. Just 10 miles south is the city of Eudora, home to around 6,000 people. Though small, Eudora retains a vibrant downtown and hosts community events like the annual Barber Shop Music Festival.
Beyond the two cities, Douglas County is dotted with dozens of tiny rural towns and villages. Baldwin City, located west of Lawrence, contains just over 4,500 residents and emphasizes its historic downtown. Lecompton, the oldest town in Douglas County, boasts under 600 people and ties to its role in pre-Civil War Kansas.
Other small towns like Big Springs, Clinton, and Lone Star round out the rural landscape of Douglas County. Though often overlooked, these tiny communities retain their agricultural heritage and quiet way of life. From the energy of Lawrence to the rural charm of small towns, Douglas County provides a taste of varied Kansas lifestyles.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Baldwin City | City in Kansas, United States | 4,700 |
Clinton | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas | 621 |
Eudora | City in Kansas, United States | 6,393 |
Kanwaka | Township in Douglas County, Kansas | 1,467 |
Lawrence | City in Kansas, United States | 27 |
Lecompton | City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America | 659 |
Lone Star | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas | 284 |
Pleasant Grove | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas | 157 |