Rawlins County, Kansas
Rawlins County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Rawlins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,519 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,511 inhabitants. Its county seat is Atwood. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Rawlins County at a glance
Rawlins County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Kansas counties
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AtwoodPopulation 1,208
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Quick Facts about Rawlins County
| Population | 2,511 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 2771 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7852,-101.0757 |
| Named for | John Aaron Rawlins |
| Altitude | 3,064 feet / 934 meters |
| Capital | Atwood |
| Establishment | March 20, 1873 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:55:59 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rawlins County is located at 39°47'7"N 101°4'33"W (39.7852400, -101.0757100). It has 6 neighbors: Cheyenne County, Decatur County, Thomas County, Dundy County, Hitchcock County and Red Willow County.
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The largest city of Rawlins County is Atwood with a population of 1,208. Other cities include, McDonald population 156, Herndon population 129 and Achilles population 46. See all Rawlins County cities & populated places.
Rawlins County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rawlins County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atwood | 1,208 | City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States |
| McDonald | 156 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Herndon | 129 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Ludell | 79 | Township in Rawlins County, Kansas |
| Achilles | 46 | Human settlement in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rawlins County
Official Website- Atwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rawlins County decreased by 0.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,508 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,509 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,563 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,543 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,506 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,500 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,473 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,502 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,530 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,511 | -0.76% | estimation process |
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. |