Council Grove, Kansas
Council Grove: City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
About
Council Grove is a city located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,182. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,100 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Council Grove
| Population | 2,100 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Morris County |
| Phone Area Codes | 620 |
| Area | 5210000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6611,-96.4920 |
| Altitude | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Capital city | Council Grove is capital of Morris County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:58:53 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 66846 |
| Population growth | -3.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Aerial photo of Council Grove Kansas 09-04-2013 image
Geography
Council Grove is located at 38°39'40"N 96°29'31"W (38.6611200, -96.4919500).
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Weather
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 20 mph S
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Council Grove decreased by 3.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,182 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,185 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,182 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,136 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,121 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,108 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,088 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,054 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,092 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,121 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,100 | -1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,537 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,665 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,877 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,665 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 999 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,164 |
Council Grove zip code is 66846.
County name: Morris, County
fips: 20127
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,164 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $71,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $937 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $403 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $552 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,041 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,501 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 142,853 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,806 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,290 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,746 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 356 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,222 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 109,539 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,081 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,512 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 851 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,435 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,259 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 29.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 494.77 |
Services and Civic Places in Council Grove
1City of Council Grove
Rating: 2.3 (3)
205 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846 View details
Phone: +16207675417 | Website available
2Council Grove Water Department
600 N Mission St, Council Grove, KS 66846 View details
Phone: +16207675321 | Website available
People born in Council Grove (7)
People born in Council Grove, including politician John Jacob Rhodes, lawyer and politician Byron N. Scott, actor Don C. Harvey, .
More notable people
- Hamilton Cady (American chemist) he was born in 02/05/1874
- Mary Beck Briscoe (United States federal judge) she was born in 04/04/1947
- Clara H. Hazelrigg (American author, educator, social reformer) she was born in 23/11/1861
- Irene Lincoln Poppleton (scholar from Oregon, United States) she was born in 01/01/1885
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Council Grove, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155052 | Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia (KS) | 66801-5957 |
| 155025 | Emporia State University | Emporia (KS) | 66801-5415 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Council Grove, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Council Grove.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Council Grov Post Office | Council Grove (KS) | 66846 |
| Dwigh Post Office | Dwight (KS) | 66849 |
| Alta Vista Post Office | Alta Vista (KS) | 66834 |
| Americu Post Office | Americus (KS) | 66835 |
| White City Post Office | White City (KS) | 66872 |
Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Herington | 2,240 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| White City | 581 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
| Dwight | 255 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
| Wilsey | 142 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
| Parkerville | 59 | Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Dunlap | 29 | Small city in Kansas, USA |
| Latimer | 19 | Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Council Grove distances to largest Kansas cities