Mitchell County, Kansas

Mitchell County: county in Kansas, United States

About

Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,373 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,879 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beloit. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.

Mitchell County locator map
Location of Mitchell County on Kansas map.

County Snapshot

Mitchell County at a glance

Mitchell County currently has 11 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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11

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Quick Facts about Mitchell County

Population 5,879 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
Different from Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County
Area 1861 km2
Water as percent of area 2.4%
Land as percent of area 97.6%
Latitude & Longitude 39.3933,-98.2094
Named for William D. Mitchell
Capital Beloit
Establishment February 26, 1867
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 01:26:50 (16th April 2026)
Density 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.4% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Mitchell County  Kansas courthouse from SW 1 image
Mitchell County Kansas courthouse from SW 1 image

Geography

Mitchell County is located at 39°23'36"N 98°12'34"W (39.3932700, -98.2093600). It has 5 neighbors: Cloud County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Osborne County and Ottawa County.

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The largest city of Mitchell County is Cawker City with a population of 433. Other cities include, Glen Elder population 420, Tipton population 189, Simpson population 78 and Hunter population 53. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.

Mitchell County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.

City Name Population Title
Cawker City 433 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Glen Elder 420 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Tipton 189 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Beloit 181 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Asherville 89 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Simpson 78 Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Solomon Rapids 60 Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Hunter 53 City in Kansas, United States
Blue Hill 25 Place in Kansas, United States
Scottsville 23 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
Victor 10 Place in Kansas, United States

Weather

82°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
10 to 15 mph S Thursday

A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Mitchell County

Official Website
  • Beloit

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 8.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,373 - census
2011 6,284 -1.42% estimation process
2012 6,301 0.27% estimation process
2013 6,309 0.13% estimation process
2014 6,248 -0.98% estimation process
2015 6,294 0.73% estimation process
2016 6,207 -1.4% estimation process
2017 6,137 -1.14% estimation process
2018 6,110 -0.44% estimation process
2019 5,979 -2.19% estimation process
2020 5,879 -1.7% estimation process
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People born in Mitchell County (1)

American football player and coach, basketball coach (1880-1963) Alpha Brummage was born in Mitchell County

Other places with the same name (4)

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