Barton County, Kansas
Barton County: county in Missouri, United States of America
About
Barton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,674 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,658 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lamar. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Barton County at a glance
Barton County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
HoisingtonPopulation 2,452
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Barton County
| Population | 25,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Barton County |
| Area | 1546 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4790,-98.7565 |
| Named for | David Barton |
| Altitude | 1,818 feet / 554 meters |
| Capital | Lamar |
| Establishment | December 12, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:01:36 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Barton County is located at 38°28'44"N 98°45'23"W (38.4789600, -98.7564600).
Barton County map
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The largest city of Barton County is Hoisington with a population of 2,452. Other cities include, Ellinwood population 1,932, Great Bend population 1,653, Claflin population 593 and Albert population 163. See all Barton County cities & populated places.
Barton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoisington | 2,452 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ellinwood | 1,932 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Great Bend | 1,653 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States |
| Claflin | 593 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Pawnee Rock | 230 | Township in Barton County, Kansas |
| Albert | 163 | City in Kansas |
| Olmitz | 105 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Beaver | 76 | Unincorporated community in Beaver Township, Barton County, Kansas, United States |
| Galatia | 36 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Susank | 31 | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Barton County
Official Website- Lamar
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barton County decreased by 7.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,674 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,697 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,520 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,443 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,334 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,159 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,878 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,394 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,057 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,779 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,658 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Barton County (1)
American outlaw Little Britches was born in Barton County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Barton County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States of America with a population of 11,592 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. |