Gove County, Kansas
Gove County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Gove County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,695 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,621 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gove City. The county was created 158 years ago in 1868.
County Snapshot
Gove County at a glance
Gove County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Kansas counties
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QuinterPopulation 1,073
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Quick Facts about Gove County
| Population | 2,621 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Gove City |
| Area | 2775 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9161,-100.4829 |
| Altitude | 2,740 feet / 835 meters |
| Capital | Gove City |
| Establishment | March 02, 1868 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:01:26 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Gove County is located at 38°54'58"N 100°28'58"W (38.9161000, -100.4829000). It has 8 neighbors: Graham County, Ness County, Trego County, Lane County, Logan County, Scott County, Sheridan County and Thomas County.
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The largest city of Gove County is Quinter with a population of 1,073. Other cities include and Park population 109. See all Gove County cities & populated places.
Gove County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gove County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quinter | 1,073 | City in Gove County, Kansas, United States |
| Grainfield | 241 | Township in Gove County, Kansas |
| Grinnell | 226 | Township in Gove County, Kansas |
| Park | 109 | City in Gove County, Kansas, United States |
| Gove | 68 | Township in Gove County, Kansas |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gove County
Official Website- Gove City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gove County decreased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,695 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,726 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,759 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,794 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,748 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,698 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,622 | -2.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,622 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,611 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,636 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,621 | -0.57% | estimation process |
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 | 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. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| 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. |