Meade County, Kansas
Meade County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Meade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,575 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,029 inhabitants. Its county seat is Meade. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Meade County at a glance
Meade County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Kansas counties
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MeadePopulation 1,519
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Meade County
| Population | 4,029 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Meade County, Meade County |
| Area | 2537 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2382,-100.3662 |
| Named for | George Meade |
| Capital | Meade |
| Establishment | March 20, 1873 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:56:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Meade County is located at 37°14'18"N 100°21'58"W (37.2382000, -100.3661800). It has 4 neighbors: Clark County, Gray County, Haskell County and Beaver County.
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The largest city of Meade County is Meade with a population of 1,519. Other cities include, Plains population 1,021 and Fowler population 516. See all Meade County cities & populated places.
Meade County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meade County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Meade | 1,519 | City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Plains | 1,021 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Fowler | 516 | City in Kansas |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Meade County
Official Website- Meade
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meade County decreased by 13.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,575 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,519 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,378 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,286 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,357 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,301 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,236 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,230 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,098 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,033 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,029 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Meade County, Kentucky county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 28,616 people.
- Meade County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 28,588 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. |