Seward County, Kansas
Seward County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Seward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,952 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,038 inhabitants. Its county seat is Seward. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Seward County at a glance
Seward County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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LiberalPopulation 493
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Quick Facts about Seward County
| Population | 21,038 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Seward County |
| Area | 1491 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1933,-100.8513 |
| Named for | William H. Seward |
| Altitude | 2,684 feet / 818 meters |
| Capital | Seward |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:16:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Seward County is located at 37°11'36"N 100°51'5"W (37.1933000, -100.8512900). It has 6 neighbors: Butler County, Fillmore County, Lancaster County, Polk County, Saline County and York County.
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The largest city of Seward County is Liberal with a population of 493. Other cities include and Kismet population 423. See all Seward County cities & populated places.
Seward County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Seward County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 493 | City in Kansas |
| Kismet | 423 | City in Kansas |
Official website of Seward County
Official Website- Seward
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Seward County decreased by 9.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,952 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,128 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,353 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,311 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,303 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,273 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,897 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,245 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,902 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,428 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,038 | -1.85% | estimation process |
People born in Seward County (2)
People born in Seward County, including film actor Donald Haines, professor of military science Robert L. Bereuter, .
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Other places with the same name (1)
- Seward County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 17,186 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. |
| 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. |