Kanwaka, Kansas
Kanwaka: Township in Douglas County, Kansas
About
Kanwaka is a township located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,412 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,467 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kanwaka
| Population : | 1,467 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Douglas County |
| Area : | 46.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,030 feet / 314 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:26:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kanwaka is located at 38°58'23"N 95°22'22"W (38.9730600, -95.3727500).
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Demographics
The population of Kanwaka increased by 3.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,412 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,401 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,402 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,416 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,429 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,450 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,456 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,434 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,452 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,460 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,467 | 0.48% | estimation process |
Schools in Kanwaka
College & universities near Kanwaka, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155317 | University of Kansas | Lawrence (KS) | 66045 |
| 470047 | WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence | Lawrence (KS) | 66045-3073 |
| 155140 | Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence (KS) | 66046-4800 |
| 154688 | Baker University | Baldwin City (KS) | 66006-0065 |
| 156082 | Washburn University | Topeka (KS) | 66621-0001 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kanwaka, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Kanwaka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lecompton Post Office | Lecompton (KS) | 66050 |
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eudora | 6,393 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Baldwin City | 4,700 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Lecompton | 659 | City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Clinton | 621 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Lone Star | 284 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Pleasant Grove | 157 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Lawrence | 27 | City in Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kanwaka distances to largest Kansas cities
