Mitchell County, Kansas

Mitchell County: County in Kansas, United States

About

Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,373 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,879 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beloit. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.

Mitchell County locator map
Location of Mitchell County on Kansas map.

Quick Facts about Mitchell County

Population : 5,879 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kansas (United States)
Different from : Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County
Area : 1861 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.4%
Land as percent of area : 97.6%
Named for : William D. Mitchell
Capital : Beloit
Establishment : February 02, 1867
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 07:49:26 (21st November 2024)
Density : 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.4% (2010-2020)
Mitchell County Kansas courthouse from SW 1 image
Mitchell County Kansas courthouse from SW 1
Mitchell County Kansas courthouse from SW 1 image
Mitchell County Kansas courthouse from SW 1 image

Geography

Mitchell County is located at 39°23'36"N 98°12'34"W (39.3932700, -98.2093600). It has 5 neighbors: Cloud County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Osborne County and Ottawa County.

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The largest city of Mitchell County is Cawker City with a population of 433. Other cities include, Glen Elder population 420, Tipton population 189, Simpson population 78 and Hunter population 53. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.

Mitchell County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.

City Name Population Title
Cawker City 433 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Glen Elder 420 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Tipton 189 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Beloit 181 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Asherville 89 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Simpson 78 Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Solomon Rapids 60 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Hunter 53 City in Kansas, United States
Blue Hill 25 Place in Kansas, United States
Scottsville 23 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America

Mitchell County has 5 neighbours.

  • Beloit

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 8.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,373 - census
2011 6,284 -1.42% estimation process
2012 6,301 0.27% estimation process
2013 6,309 0.13% estimation process
2014 6,248 -0.98% estimation process
2015 6,294 0.73% estimation process
2016 6,207 -1.4% estimation process
2017 6,137 -1.14% estimation process
2018 6,110 -0.44% estimation process
2019 5,979 -2.19% estimation process
2020 5,879 -1.7% estimation process

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People born in Mitchell County (1)

American football player and coach, basketball coach (1880-1963) Alpha Brummage was born in Mitchell County

Other places with the same name (5)

Kansas Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
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Sedgwick County 519,907 County in Kansas, United States
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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.