Allen County, Kansas
Allen County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Allen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,371 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,399 inhabitants. Its county seat is Iola. The county was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Allen County
| Population : | 12,399 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Allegany County, Allegany County, Alleghany County, Alleghany County, Allegheny County |
| Area : | 1308 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | William Allen |
| Capital : | Iola |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:28:53 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Allen County is located at 37°53'9"N 95°18'5"W (37.8857300, -95.3013900). It has 7 neighbors: Anderson County, Bourbon County, Coffey County, Linn County, Neosho County, Wilson County and Woodson County.
Allen County map
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The largest city of Allen County is Iola with a population of 769. Other cities include, La Harpe population 531, Moran population 509, Gas population 504 and Carlyle population 270. See all Allen County cities & populated places.
Allen County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allen County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iola | 769 | City in Kansas, USA |
| La Harpe | 531 | City in Allen County, Kansas, United States |
| Moran | 509 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Gas | 504 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Carlyle | 270 | Unincorporated community in Allen County, Kansas |
| Humboldt | 242 | City in Allen County, Kansas, USA |
| Geneva | 115 | Unincorporated community in Allen County, Kansas |
| Savonburg | 103 | City in Allen County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Elsmore | 67 | Township in Allen County, Kansas |
| Mildred | 23 | Human settlement in Allen County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bassett | 23 | City in Kansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Allen County
Allen County has 7 neighbours.
- Anderson County county in Kansas, United States
- Bourbon County county in Kansas, United States
- Coffey County county in East-Central Kansas, United States
- Linn County county in Kansas, United States
- Neosho County county in Kansas, United States
- Wilson County county in Kansas, United States
- Woodson County county in Kansas, United States
- Iola
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Allen County decreased by 7.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,350 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,306 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,069 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,892 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,683 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,670 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,555 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,501 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,369 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,399 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Allen County (1)
Kent Thompson was born in Allen County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Allen County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 382,187 people.
- Allen County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 101,980 people.
- Allen County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 21,303 people.
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. |
