Barber County, Kansas
Barber County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Barber County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,861 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,358 inhabitants. Its county seat is Medicine Lodge. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Barber County at a glance
Barber County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
Medicine LodgePopulation 1,804
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Barber County
| Population | 4,358 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 2943 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2288,-98.6848 |
| Named for | Thomas Barber |
| Altitude | 1,581 feet / 482 meters |
| Capital | Medicine Lodge |
| Establishment | February 26, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:31:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Barber County is located at 37°13'44"N 98°41'5"W (37.2288400, -98.6847900). It has 6 neighbors: Comanche County, Kingman County, Kiowa County, Pratt County, Alfalfa County and Woods County.
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The largest city of Barber County is Medicine Lodge with a population of 1,804. Other cities include, Sharon population 177, Hardtner population 156, Hazelton population 84 and Isabel population 80. See all Barber County cities & populated places.
Barber County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barber County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge | 1,804 | City in Barber County, Kansas, United States |
| Kiowa | 917 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
| Sharon | 177 | City in Barber County, Kansas, United States |
| Hardtner | 156 | Human settlement in Barber County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Elm Mills | 122 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
| Hazelton | 84 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Isabel | 80 | City in Barber County, Kansas, United States |
| Mingona | 69 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
| Lake City | 56 | Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA |
| Sun City | 47 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
| Deerhead | 13 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
| Aetna | 6 | Township in Barber County, Kansas |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Barber County
Official Website- Medicine Lodge
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barber County decreased by 11.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,861 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,923 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,867 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,909 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,881 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,824 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,673 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,570 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,465 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,427 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,358 | -1.58% | estimation process |
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 |
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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. |