Elk County , Kansas
Elk County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,882 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,507 inhabitants. Its county seat is Howard. The county was created 146 years ago in 1875.
Geography
Elk County is located at 37°27'13"N 96°14'39"W (37.4536900, -96.2440900). It has 6 neighbors: Butler County, Chautauqua County, Cowley County, Greenwood County, Montgomery County and Wilson County.
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The largest city of Elk County is Howard with a population of 600. Other cities include, Moline population 319, Grenola population 187 and Elk Falls population 93. See all Elk County cities & populated places.
Weather
Elk County forecast: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 12 mph. more
- Official Website
Official website of Elk County
Elk County Quick Facts
| Population : | 2,507 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Elk County |
| Area : | 1684 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | Elk River |
| Capital : | Howard |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1875 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:40:43 (17th October 2021) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Elk County has 6 neighbours.
- Butler County county in Kansas, United States of America
- Chautauqua County county in Kansas, United States
- Cowley County county in Kansas, United States
- Greenwood County county in Kansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Kansas, United States
- Wilson County county in Kansas, United States
- Howard
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elk County decreased by 14.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,882 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,786 | -3.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,661 | -4.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,633 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,696 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,574 | -4.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,511 | -2.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,514 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,484 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,530 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,507 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elk County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 29,607 people.
Elk County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Elk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 600 | City in Kansas |
| Moline | 319 | Human settlement in Elk County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Longton | 306 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |
| Grenola | 187 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Oak Valley | 124 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |
| Elk Falls | 93 | City in Elk County, Kansas, United States |
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| 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 | County seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | City in the U. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | County seat of Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States |
| 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 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | City in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States |