Nemaha County, Kansas
Nemaha County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Nemaha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,178 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,121 inhabitants. Its county seat is Seneca. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Nemaha County at a glance
Nemaha County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
SabethaPopulation 2,550
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nemaha County
| Population | 10,121 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Nemaha County |
| Area | 1863 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7835,-96.0141 |
| Named for | Nemaha River basin |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Capital | Seneca |
| Establishment | August 30, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:52:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Nemaha County is located at 39°47'0"N 96°0'51"W (39.7834500, -96.0141000). It has 6 neighbors: Brown County, Jackson County, Marshall County, Pottawatomie County, Pawnee County and Richardson County.
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The largest city of Nemaha County is Sabetha with a population of 2,550. Other cities include, Seneca population 2,079, Centralia population 516, Berwick population 401 and Corning population 162. See all Nemaha County cities & populated places.
Nemaha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nemaha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sabetha | 2,550 | City in Kansas |
| Seneca | 2,079 | City in Kansas |
| Centralia | 516 | City in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States |
| Berwick | 401 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wetmore | 361 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Corning | 162 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bern | 161 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Capioma | 142 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Goff | 117 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Neuchatel | 104 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Granada | 103 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Oneida | 71 | City in Kansas, USA |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nemaha County
Official Website- Seneca
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nemaha County decreased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,178 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,088 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,067 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,092 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,087 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,094 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,089 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,060 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,125 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,231 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,121 | -1.09% | estimation process |
People born in Nemaha County (2)
People born in Nemaha County, including politician William S. Hill, judge Joan Lefkow, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nemaha County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,044 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. |
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| 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. |