Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County: County in Kansas, United States
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Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,126 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,032 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oskaloosa. The county was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population : | 19,032 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
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| Twitter username : | jfcountyks |
| Area : | 1442 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.7% |
| Named for : | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital : | Oskaloosa |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:53:37 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 39°14'9"N 95°23'0"W (39.2357600, -95.3834500). It has 5 neighbors: Atchison County, Douglas County, Jackson County, Leavenworth County and Shawnee County.
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Rock Creek with a population of 2,888. Other cities include, Valley Falls population 1,152, McLouth population 838, Meriden population 776 and Nortonville population 605. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | 2,888 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Valley Falls | 1,152 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Oskaloosa | 1,076 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| McLouth | 838 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Meriden | 776 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ozawkie | 622 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| Nortonville | 605 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Winchester | 518 | City in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States |
| Perry | 96 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
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Official website of Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 5 neighbours.
- Atchison County county in Kansas, United States
- Douglas County county in Kansas, United States
- Jackson County county in Kansas, United States
- Leavenworth County county in Kansas, United States
- Shawnee County county in Kansas, United States
- Oskaloosa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,942 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,861 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,773 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,805 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,794 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,824 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,932 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,856 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,043 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,032 | -0.06% | estimation process |
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People born in Jefferson County (1)
American politician Reynolds Shultz was born in Jefferson County
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- Jefferson County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,099 people.
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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. |
