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 151 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Elk County at a glance
Elk County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
HowardPopulation 600
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Elk County
| 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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4537,-96.2441 |
| Named for | Elk River |
| Capital | Howard |
| Establishment | March 03, 1875 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:55:46 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
Elk County map
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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.
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 |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Elk County
Official Website- 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 (1)
- Elk County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 29,607 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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| 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. |
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| 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. |