Wamego, Kansas
Wamego: City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Wamego is a city located in the county of Pottawatomie in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,372 and a population density of 741 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,718 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wamego
| Population : | 4,718 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Pottawatomie County |
| Postal code : | 66547 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 5.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 991 feet / 302 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:18:31 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 800 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wamego is located at 39°12'7"N 96°18'18"W (39.2019400, -96.3050000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wamego
Demographics
The population of Wamego increased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,457 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,507 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,583 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,558 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,602 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,715 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,727 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,767 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,741 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,718 | -0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Wamego (6)
People born in Wamego, including Canadian football player Bobby Morgan, United States federal judge Delmas Carl Hill, basketball player Dick Knostman, .
List
- Wiley Taylor (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 18/03/1888
- Frank E. Wood (football coach and mathematics professor) he was born in 26/02/1891
- Maggie May (American Playboy model) she was born in 15/11/1987
Schools in Wamego
College & universities near Wamego, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155399 | Kansas State University | Manhattan (KS) | 66506 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wamego, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Pottawatomie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawatomie County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys | 2,652 | City in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee couties in Kansas, United States |
| Saint George | 1,017 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Westmoreland | 741 | City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States |
| Onaga | 679 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Louisville | 228 | City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States |
| Olsburg | 223 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Belvue | 197 | Township in Pottawatomie County, Kansas |
| Emmett | 187 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Blaine | 164 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Havensville | 157 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Wheaton | 116 | City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas |
| Saint Clere | 89 | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wamego distances to largest Kansas cities
