Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott: city in Kansas, USA
About
Fort Scott is a city located in the county of Bourbon in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,087 and a population density of 559 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,648 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Scott
| Population | 7,648 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Bourbon County |
| Postal code | 66701 |
| Phone Area Codes | 620 |
| Area | 14.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8398,-94.7083 |
| Altitude | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Scott is capital of Bourbon County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:59:29 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 529 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Scott is located at 37°50'23"N 94°42'30"W (37.8397600, -94.7083000).
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Official website of Fort Scott
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Scott decreased by 5.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,957 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,914 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,887 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,861 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,818 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,758 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,744 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,710 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,697 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,648 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fort Scott
1Fort Scott City Hall
123 S Main St, Fort Scott, KS 66701 View details
Phone: +16202230550 | Website available
People born in Fort Scott (22)
People born in Fort Scott, including African artist Gordon Parks, secretary of defense Clark Clifford, musician and radio personality Richard Christy, .
More notable people
- Dick Nichols (American politician (1926-2019)) he was born in 29/04/1926
- Andy LaRoche (American baseball player) he was born in 13/09/1983
- Curtis Knight (musician) he was born in 09/05/1929
- Mark Hart (American musician) he was born in 02/07/1953
- William D. Hawkins (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 14/04/1914
- Bob Kinney (American basketball player) he was born in 16/09/1920
- Brett Hildabrand (politician) he was born in 03/03/1981
- Clyde Blair (American sprinter) he was born in 16/09/1881
- George Frederick Zook (American educator) he was born in 22/04/1885
- George Newcomb (American outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1866
- Jerry Elliott (American judge) he was born in 25/11/1936
- Kenneth Cassidy (American football coach) he was born in 14/09/1893
- Louis Newton Ury (American baseball player) he was born in 01/04/1877
- John Canaday (American art historian) he was born in 01/02/1907
- Florence Lewis (mathematician and astronomer) she was born in 24/09/1877
- John B. Elliott (American politician) he was born in 29/07/1878
- Nathan Wood Bass he was born in 08/06/1893
- Ken Casner (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 23/01/1930
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Scott, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155098 | Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott (KS) | 66701 |
| 488165 | Academy of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Nevada (MO) | 64772-2805 |
| 177117 | Cottey College | Nevada (MO) | 64772 |
| 417673 | Nevada Regional Technical Center | Nevada (MO) | 64772 |
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Scott.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| For Post Office | Fort Scott (KS) | 66701 |
Other cities in Bourbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bourbon County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton | 741 | Township in Bourbon County, Kansas |
| Bronson | 303 | City in Kansas |
| Uniontown | 261 | Human settlement in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Fulton | 154 | City in Kansas |
| Redfield | 142 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Mapleton | 80 | City in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Scott distances to largest Kansas cities