Dighton, Kansas

Dighton: township in Lane County, Kansas

About

Dighton is a township located in the county of Lane in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,038. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 891 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Dighton

Population 891 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
County Lane County
Latitude & Longitude 38.4820,-100.4671
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:56:28 (18th April 2026)
Postal code 67839
Population growth -16.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 62℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Dighton is located at 38°28'55"N 100°28'1"W (38.4819600, -100.4670800).

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Weather

62°F
Sunny
13 to 17 mph NW Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dighton decreased by 16.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,038 - census
2011 1,025 -1.27% estimation process
2012 988 -3.74% estimation process
2013 998 1% estimation process
2014 979 -1.94% estimation process
2015 958 -2.19% estimation process
2016 938 -2.13% estimation process
2017 909 -3.19% estimation process
2018 901 -0.89% estimation process
2019 896 -0.56% estimation process
2020 891 -0.56% estimation process
Dighton zip code is 67839. County name: Lane, County fips: 20101
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Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dighton, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
GCK Garden City 100 North 7th Street RAIL
DDG Dodge City Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Dighton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dighton Post Office Dighton (KS) 67839

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Lane County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lane County , KS.

City Name Population Title
Alamota 78 Township in Lane County, Kansas