Harper County, Kansas
Harper County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Harper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,034 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,336 inhabitants. Its county seat is Buffalo. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Harper County at a glance
Harper County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
AnthonyPopulation 2,032
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Harper County
| Population | 5,336 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Harper County |
| Area | 2696 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1916,-98.0755 |
| Named for | Oscar G. Harper |
| Altitude | 1,362 feet / 415 meters |
| Capital | Buffalo |
| Establishment | July 16, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:56:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Harper County is located at 37°11'30"N 98°4'32"W (37.1916000, -98.0755000). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Comanche County, Ellis County, Woods County, Woodward County and Beaver County.
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The largest city of Harper County is Anthony with a population of 2,032. Other cities include, Attica population 547, Harper population 133, Bluff City population 59 and Danville population 33. See all Harper County cities & populated places.
Harper County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harper County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony | 2,032 | City in Kansas |
| Attica | 547 | Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harper | 133 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Bluff City | 59 | Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Danville | 33 | City in Harper County, Kansas, United States |
| Waldron | 10 | Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Freeport | 4 | Location in Kansas |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 14 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. C...
7-Day Forecast- Buffalo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harper County decreased by 13.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,937 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,862 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,842 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,829 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,781 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,667 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,580 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,508 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,436 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,336 | -1.87% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Harper County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 3,611 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
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| 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. |