Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur County: county in Kansas, United States.
About
Decatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,961 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,776 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oberlin. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Decatur County
| Population | 2,776 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Decatur County, Decatur County, Decatur County, Decatur County, Decatur, Kansas |
| Area | 2316 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7848,-100.4599 |
| Named for | Stephen Decatur |
| Capital | Oberlin |
| Establishment | March 20, 1873 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:31:19 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur County is located at 39°47'5"N 100°27'36"W (39.7847600, -100.4599000). It has 6 neighbors: Norton County, Furnas County, Rawlins County, Sheridan County, Thomas County and Red Willow County.
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Decatur County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Decatur County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Official website of Decatur County
Official Website- Oberlin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Decatur County decreased by 6.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,961 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,927 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,884 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,908 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,897 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,923 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,828 | -3.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,863 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,860 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,827 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,776 | -1.8% | estimation process |
People born in Decatur County (1)
American scientist Rolla Neil Harger was born in Decatur County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Decatur County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 26,584 people.
- Decatur County, Georgia county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 26,457 people.
- Decatur County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 11,601 people.
- Decatur County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 7,769 people.
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. |