Brown County, Kansas
Brown County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,984 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,482 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hiawatha. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Brown County at a glance
Brown 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
HortonPopulation 1,668
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Brown County
| Population | 9,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County |
| Area | 1482 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8265,-95.5642 |
| Named for | Albert G. Brown |
| Capital | Hiawatha |
| Establishment | August 30, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:24:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brown County is located at 39°49'35"N 95°33'51"W (39.8265000, -95.5642200). It has 5 neighbors: Atchison County, Doniphan County, Jackson County, Nemaha County and Richardson County.
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The largest city of Brown County is Horton with a population of 1,668. Other cities include, Baker population 1,391, Hiawatha population 597, Everest population 272 and Fairview population 246. See all Brown County cities & populated places.
Brown County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Horton | 1,668 | Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Baker | 1,391 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hiawatha | 597 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Everest | 272 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Fairview | 246 | City in Kansas |
| Morrill | 231 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Padonia | 223 | Township in Brown County, Kansas |
| Robinson | 223 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Reserve | 81 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Powhattan | 72 | Township in Brown County, Kansas |
| Willis | 36 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States |
| Hamlin | 35 | Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brown County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Brown County decreased by 5.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,984 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,972 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,866 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,912 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,785 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,708 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,641 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,609 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,610 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,564 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,482 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Brown County, Wisconsin county in Texas, United States with a population of 264,610 people.
- Brown County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 43,414 people.
- Brown County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 38,738 people.
- Brown County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,633 people.
- Brown County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 24,846 people.
- Brown County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 15,112 people.
- Brown County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 6,546 people.
- Brown County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,981 people.
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| 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. |