WaKeeney, Kansas
WaKeeney: County seat in Kansas
About
WaKeeney is a city located in the county of Trego in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,862 and a population density of 418 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,738 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about WaKeeney
| Population : | 1,738 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Trego County |
| Postal code : | 67672 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 4.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,448 feet / 746 meters |
| Capital city : | WaKeeney is capital of Trego County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:26:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 390 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
WaKeeney is located at 39°1'30"N 99°52'46"W (39.0250100, -99.8795700).
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- Official Website
Official website of WaKeeney
Demographics
According to census records, the population of WaKeeney decreased by 7.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,862 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,854 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,847 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,848 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,817 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,826 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,790 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,788 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,752 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,751 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,738 | -0.75% | estimation process |
People born in WaKeeney (4)
People born in WaKeeney, including Ontario politician and food advocate Mike Schreiner, politician Robert Olson, professional golfer Steve Gotsche, .
List
- Frank Mechau (American painter) he was born in 26/01/1904
Schools in WaKeeney
College & universities near WaKeeney, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155061 | Fort Hays State University | Hays (KS) | 67601-4099 |
| 155159 | Hays Academy of Hair Design | Hays (KS) | 67601 |
Post offices near WaKeeney
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakeeney Post Office | Wakeeney (KS) | 67672 |
Other cities in Trego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Trego County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ogallah | 162 | Township in Trego County, Kansas |
| Collyer | 98 | Township in Trego County, Kansas |
Distance to Other Cities
WaKeeney distances to largest Kansas cities
