What is the population of WaKeeney?

The population of WaKeeney, KS is 1,738.

Where is WaKeeney located?

WaKeeney, KS is located at latitude 39.0250100 and longitude -99.8795700. It is in United States.

What is the area of WaKeeney?

The area of WaKeeney, KS is 4.45419 km².

What is the elevation of WaKeeney?

WaKeeney, KS has an elevation of 746 meters (2448 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is WaKeeney in?

WaKeeney, KS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is WaKeeney in?

WaKeeney is in the state of Kansas, United States.

What county is WaKeeney, KS in?

WaKeeney is in Trego County, Kansas.

How has the population of WaKeeney changed?

The population of WaKeeney, KS has decreased from 1,862 (2010) to 1,738 (2020), a change of -6.7%.

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WaKeeney, Kansas

WaKeeney: county seat in Kansas

About

WaKeeney is a city located in the county of Trego in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,862 and a population density of 418 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,738 inhabitants.

The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.

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Quick Facts about WaKeeney

Population	1,738 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Kansas (United States)
County	Trego County
Postal code	67672
Phone Area Codes	785
Area	4.45 km²
Latitude & Longitude	39.0250,-99.8796
Altitude	2,448 feet / 746 meters
Capital city	WaKeeney is capital of Trego County
Establishment	January 01, 1879 (147 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	16:58:21 (22nd April 2026)
Density	390 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-7.13% (2010-2020)
Weather	87℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

WaKeeney is located at 39°1'30"N 99°52'46"W (39.0250100, -99.8795700).

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Weather

87°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

12 to 25 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of WaKeeney decreased by 7.13% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,862	-	census
2011	1,854	-0.43%	estimation process
2012	1,847	-0.38%	estimation process
2013	1,848	0.05%	estimation process
2014	1,817	-1.71%	estimation process
2015	1,826	0.49%	estimation process
2016	1,790	-2.01%	estimation process
2017	1,788	-0.11%	estimation process
2018	1,752	-2.05%	estimation process
2019	1,751	-0.06%	estimation process
2020	1,738	-0.75%	estimation process

WaKeeney zip code is 67672. County name: Trego, County fips: 20195

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People born in WaKeeney (4)

People born in WaKeeney, including Ontario politician and food advocate Mike Schreiner, politician Robert Olson, professional golfer Steve Gotsche, .

More notable people

Frank Mechau (American painter) he was born in 26/01/1904

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to WaKeeney, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
155061	Fort Hays State University	Hays (KS)	67601-4099
155159	Hays Academy of Hair Design	Hays (KS)	67601

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to WaKeeney.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Wakeeney Post Office	Wakeeney (KS)	67672

Other cities in Trego County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Trego County , KS.

City Name	Population	Title
Ogallah	162	Township in Trego County, Kansas
Collyer	98	Township in Trego County, Kansas

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WaKeeney distances to largest Kansas cities