Bison, Kansas
Bison: Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Bison is a city located in the county of Rush in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 255 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 224 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bison
| Population : | 224 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Rush County |
| Postal code : | 67520 |
| Area : | 0.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,014 feet / 614 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:38:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bison is located at 38°31'22"N 99°11'50"W (38.5227900, -99.1973200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bison decreased by 13.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 246 | -3.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 246 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 244 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 243 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 236 | -2.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 233 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 233 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 234 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 233 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 224 | -4.02% | estimation process |
Bison zip code is 67520.
County name: Rush, County
fips: 20165
Bison, Buffalo
Schools in Bison
College & universities near Bison, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155061 | Fort Hays State University | Hays (KS) | 67601-4099 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bison, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDG | Dodge City | Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bison , South Dakota town in and county seat of Perkins County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 23 people.
Other cities in Rush County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rush County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 1,197 | City in Kansas |
| Otis | 251 | City in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| McCracken | 171 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Rush Center | 152 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Liebenthal | 91 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Timken | 62 | City in Rush County, Kansas, United States |
| Alexander | 57 | City in Kansas |
