Nemaha County, Kansas
Nemaha County: county in Kansas, United States.
About
Nemaha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,178 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,121 inhabitants. Its county seat is Seneca. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Nemaha County at a glance
Nemaha County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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Kansas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
SabethaPopulation 2,550
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Quick Facts about Nemaha County
| Population | 10,121 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Nemaha County |
| Area | 1863 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7835,-96.0141 |
| Named for | Nemaha River basin |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Capital | Seneca |
| Establishment | August 30, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:16:52 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Nemaha County is located at 39°47'0"N 96°0'51"W (39.7834500, -96.0141000). It has 6 neighbors: Brown County, Jackson County, Marshall County, Pottawatomie County, Pawnee County and Richardson County.
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The largest city of Nemaha County is Sabetha with a population of 2,550. . See all Nemaha County cities & populated places.
Nemaha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nemaha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sabetha | 2,550 | City in Kansas |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nemaha County
Official Website- Seneca
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nemaha County decreased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,178 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,088 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,067 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,092 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,087 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,094 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,089 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,060 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,125 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,231 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,121 | -1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Nemaha County (2)
People born in Nemaha County, including politician William S. Hill, judge Joan Lefkow, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nemaha County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 7,044 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. |