Effingham, Kansas
Effingham: City in Atchison County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Effingham is a city located in the county of Atchison in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 546 and a population density of 385 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 518 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Effingham
| Population : | 518 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Atchison County |
| Postal code : | 66023 |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:36:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 365 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Effingham is located at 39°31'20"N 95°24'3"W (39.5222200, -95.4008100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Effingham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Effingham decreased by 5.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 546 | - | census |
| 2011 | 547 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 546 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 543 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 535 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 532 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 531 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 527 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 523 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 522 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 518 | -0.77% | estimation process |
People born in Effingham (3)
People born in Effingham, including writer Robert Hardy Andrews, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Leroy W. Stutz, football coach Wayne J. McConnell, .
List
Schools in Effingham
College & universities near Effingham, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154712 | Benedictine College | Atchison (KS) | 66002-1499 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Effingham, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Effingham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham Post Office | Effingham (KS) | 66023 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Effingham , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 12,601 people.
- Effingham , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,481 people.
Other cities in Atchison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atchison County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison | 10,427 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Farmington | 570 | City in United States of America |
| Shannon | 325 | City in United States of America |
| Lancaster | 282 | City in Kansas, U. |
| Muscotah | 165 | City in Atchison County, Kansas, United States |
| Parnell | 102 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Huron | 73 | City in Atchison County, Kansas |
