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.

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

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)
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Madonna-Council-Grove
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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

Morris County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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Other places with the same name (3)

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