Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,102 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,949 inhabitants. Its county seat is Garnett. The county was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Anderson County
| Population : | 7,949 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Alleghany County, Alleghany County, Allegheny County, Allegany County, Allegan County |
| Area : | 1513 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Joseph C. Anderson |
| Capital : | Garnett |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:18:51 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anderson County is located at 38°12'51"N 95°17'36"W (38.2142000, -95.2933300). It has 6 neighbors: Allen County, Bourbon County, Coffey County, Linn County, Miami County and Woodson County.
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The largest city of Anderson County is Garnett with a population of 3,258. Other cities include, Colony population 424, Greeley population 302 and Kincaid population 119. See all Anderson County cities & populated places.
Anderson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Garnett | 3,258 | City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Colony | 424 | City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States |
| Greeley | 302 | Human settlement in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Welda | 294 | Township in Anderson County, Kansas |
| Westphalia | 205 | Township in Anderson County, Kansas |
| Kincaid | 119 | Human settlement in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Lone Elm | 23 | Township in Anderson County, Kansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Anderson County
Anderson County has 6 neighbours.
- Allen 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
- Miami County county in Kansas, United States
- Woodson County county in Kansas, United States
- Garnett
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anderson County decreased by 1.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,102 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,060 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,919 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,854 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,881 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,816 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,812 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,833 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,848 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,858 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,949 | 1.14% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Anderson County , South Carolina county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 204,353 people.
- Anderson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 77,558 people.
- Anderson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 57,805 people.
- Anderson County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 22,833 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. |
