Morris County, Kansas
Morris County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,923 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,559 inhabitants. Its county seat is Council Grove. The county was created 165 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Morris County
Population : | 5,559 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kansas (United States) |
Different from : | Morris County, Morrison County, Morris County |
Area : | 1820 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Named for : | Thomas Morris |
Capital : | Council Grove |
Establishment : | February 02, 1859 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 04:21:27 (15th October 2024) |
Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morris County is located at 38°41'15"N 96°38'59"W (38.6874300, -96.6498500). It has 5 neighbors: Chase County, Dickinson County, Geary County, Marion County and Wabaunsee County.
Morris County map
The largest city of Morris County is Herington with a population of 2,240. Other cities include, Council Grove population 2,100, White City population 581, Dwight population 255 and Wilsey population 142. See all Morris County cities & populated places.
Morris County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Herington | 2,240 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
Council Grove | 2,100 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
White City | 581 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
Dwight | 255 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
Wilsey | 142 | City in Morris County, Kansas, United States |
Parkerville | 59 | Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America |
Dunlap | 29 | Small city in Kansas, USA |
Latimer | 19 | Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Morris County
Morris County has 5 neighbours.
- Chase County county in Kansas, United States
- Dickinson County county in Kansas, United States
- Geary County county in Kansas, United States
- Marion County county in Kansas, United States
- Wabaunsee County county in Kansas, United States
- Council Grove
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Morris County decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,923 | - | census |
2011 | 5,864 | -1.01% | estimation process |
2012 | 5,849 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2013 | 5,719 | -2.27% | estimation process |
2014 | 5,664 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2015 | 5,628 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2016 | 5,558 | -1.26% | estimation process |
2017 | 5,467 | -1.66% | estimation process |
2018 | 5,557 | 1.62% | estimation process |
2019 | 5,620 | 1.12% | estimation process |
2020 | 5,559 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Morris County , New Jersey county in New Jersey, United States with a population of 491,087 people.
- Morris County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 12,393 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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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. |