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 168 years ago in 1855.
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% |
| Named for : | David Barton |
| Altitude : | 1,818 feet / 554 meters |
| Capital : | Lamar |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:35:38 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.86% (2010-2020) |
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Barton County
Barton County has 1 neighbours.
- Vernon County county in Missouri, United States
- 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 (2)
- 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. |
