Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City: City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
About
Arkansas City is a city located in the county of Cowley in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,415 and a population density of 514 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 11,669 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Arkansas City
| Population : | 11,669 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Cowley County |
| Postal code : | 67005 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 24.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,119 feet / 341 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 03:18:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 483 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -6.39% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Arkansas City is located at 37°3'43"N 97°2'18"W (37.0619700, -97.0383700).
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Official website of Arkansas City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Arkansas City decreased by 6.39% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,415 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,362 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,325 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,268 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,158 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,091 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,990 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,849 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,774 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,669 | -0.9% | estimation process |
People born in Arkansas City (30)
People born in Arkansas City, including basketball player Bob Kenney, musician Jim Sherwood, basketball player and coach Lionel Hollins, .
List
- John H. Johnson (American businessman and publisher) he was born in 19/01/1918
- Darren Daulton (American baseball player) he was born in 03/01/1962
- Frank Marshall Davis (United States writer, political and labor movement activist) he was born in 31/12/1905
- Art Kahler (American basketball coach) he was born in 27/12/1897
- Betty Roberts (Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court) she was born in 05/02/1923
- Billy Mize (American musician) he was born in 29/04/1929
- Charles E. Burr (American jockey) he was born in 14/05/1934
- Clare Patterson (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 05/10/1887
- Delano Lewis (American attorney, businessman and diplomat) he was born in 12/11/1938
- Dick Metz (professional golfer) he was born in 29/05/1908
- Eddie Crowder (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1931-2008)) he was born in 26/08/1931
- Howard Engleman (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 20/11/1919
- Jack Mitchell (American football player and coach (1923-2009)) he was born in 03/12/1923
- Red Coffee (American voice actor, comedian (1923-1988)) he was born in 24/04/1923
- Sara Sothern (American actress (1895-1994)) she was born in 21/08/1895
- Steve Abrams (Kansas State Senator Steve Abrams) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Susie Owens (American actress) she was born in 28/05/1956
- George Tall Chief (tribal chief) he was born in 21/11/1916
Schools in Arkansas City
College & universities near Arkansas City, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154952 | Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City (KS) | 67005 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Arkansas City, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Arkansas City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City Post Office | Arkansas City (KS) | 67005 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Arkansas City , Arkansas town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 315 people.
Other cities in Cowley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cowley County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Udall | 701 | Human settlement in Cowley County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Burden | 527 | Human settlement in Cowley County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Parkerfield | 412 | Human settlement in Cowley County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Silverdale | 346 | Township in Cowley County, Kansas |
| Tisdale | 314 | Township in Cowley County, Kansas |
| Dexter | 271 | City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States |
| Dale | 150 | Township in Kingman County, Kansas |
| Atlanta | 130 | City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States |
| Rock | 127 | Unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas |
| Cambridge | 81 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Winfield | 19 | City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Arkansas City distances to largest Kansas cities
