Smith Center, Kansas
Smith Center: city in Kansas
About
Smith Center is a city located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,665 and a population density of 517 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,553 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Smith Center
| Population | 1,553 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Smith County |
| Postal code | 66967 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 3.22 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7792,-98.7851 |
| Altitude | 1,795 feet / 547 meters |
| Capital city | Smith Center is capital of Smith County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:17:48 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Smith Center is located at 39°46'45"N 98°47'6"W (39.7791800, -98.7850700).
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Official website of Smith Center
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Smith Center decreased by 7.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,665 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,643 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,632 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,614 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,632 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,619 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,603 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,585 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,574 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,570 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,553 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Smith Center
1Smith Center City Council
119 W Court St A, Smith Center, KS 66967 View details
Phone: +17852823812 | Website available
People born in Smith Center (7)
People born in Smith Center, including silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe Arbuckle, football player Frank Pattee, paralympian Kevin Saunders, .
More notable people
- Nolan Cromwell (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1955
- Braden Wilson (American football player) he was born in 09/10/1989
- Mitch Holthus (American sportscaster) he was born in 28/06/1957
- Evelyn Wilson (Associate Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court) she was born in 06/12/1959
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Smith Center, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Smith Center.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Center Post Office | Smith Center (KS) | 66967 |
Other cities in Smith County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 433 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Lebanon | 195 | City in Smith County, Kansas, United States |
| Gaylord | 104 | Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harlan | 72 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Athol | 40 | Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Cora | 24 | Place in Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Smith Center distances to largest Kansas cities