Labette County, Kansas
Labette County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Labette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,607 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oswego. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Labette County at a glance
Labette County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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
ParsonsPopulation 9,463
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Labette County
| Population | 19,586 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 1692 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1913,-95.2976 |
| Altitude | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Capital | Oswego |
| Establishment | February 26, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:57:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Labette County is located at 37°11'29"N 95°17'51"W (37.1913300, -95.2975800). It has 5 neighbors: Cherokee County, Crawford County, Montgomery County, Neosho County and Nowata County.
Labette County map
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The largest city of Labette County is Parsons with a population of 9,463. Other cities include, Altamont population 1,016, Chetopa population 1,014, Edna population 401 and Oswego population 297. See all Labette County cities & populated places.
Labette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Labette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 9,463 | City in Labette County, Kansas, USA |
| Altamont | 1,016 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Chetopa | 1,014 | City in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Grove | 713 | Township in Jasper County, Illinois |
| Edna | 401 | Human settlement in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mound Valley | 389 | Township in Labette County, Kansas |
| Oswego | 297 | City in Kansas |
| Montana | 149 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bartlett | 73 | City in Kansas |
| Labette | 66 | Township in Labette County, Kansas |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Labette County
Official Website- Oswego
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Labette County decreased by 10.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,377 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,163 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,871 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,773 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,628 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,313 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,129 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,906 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,618 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,586 | -0.16% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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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 |
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| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
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