Ellsworth County, Kansas
Ellsworth County: county in Kansas, United States.
About
Ellsworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,497 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,034 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ellsworth. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Ellsworth County
| Population | 6,034 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 1874 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6966,-98.2047 |
| Named for | Fort Ellsworth |
| Altitude | 1,568 feet / 478 meters |
| Capital | Ellsworth |
| Establishment | February 26, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:29:25 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ellsworth County is located at 38°41'48"N 98°12'17"W (38.6966300, -98.2047300). It has 5 neighbors: Lincoln County, McPherson County, Rice County, Russell County and Saline County.
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Ellsworth County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ellsworth County.
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Official website of Ellsworth County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ellsworth County decreased by 7.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,497 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,461 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,462 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,365 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,345 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,302 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,302 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,284 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,163 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,102 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,034 | -1.11% | 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. |