Formoso, Kansas
Formoso: City in Jewell County, Kansas, USA
About
Formoso is a city located in the county of Jewell in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 93 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 86 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Formoso
| Population : | 86 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Jewell County |
| Postal code : | 66942 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 0.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,522 feet / 464 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 119 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Formoso is located at 39°46'48"N 97°59'32"W (39.7800100, -97.9922700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Formoso decreased by 8.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 93 | - | census |
| 2011 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 91 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 91 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 89 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 87 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 85 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 84 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 86 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 86 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Formoso (1)
American politician (1890-1975) John Mills Houston was born in Formoso
Schools in Formoso
College & universities near Formoso, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155593 | North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit (KS) | 67420 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Formoso, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Jewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jewell County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 804 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Jewell | 396 | City in Jewell County, Kansas |
| Salem | 305 | City (possibly historical) |
| Burr Oak | 160 | Township in Jewell County, Kansas |
| Esbon | 91 | Township in Jewell County, Kansas |
| Ionia | 70 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Randall | 61 | Human settlement in Jewell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 39 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Webber | 24 | City in Kansas, USA |
