Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,409 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,362 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fredonia. The county was created 161 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Wilson County at a glance
Wilson County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
FredoniaPopulation 2,182
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Wilson County
| Population | 8,362 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Wilson County, Wilson County, Wilson County |
| Area | 1489 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5592,-95.7434 |
| Named for | Hiero T. Wilson |
| Capital | Fredonia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:47:35 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilson County is located at 37°33'33"N 95°44'36"W (37.5592400, -95.7433900). It has 6 neighbors: Allen County, Elk County, Greenwood County, Montgomery County, Neosho County and Woodson County.
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The largest city of Wilson County is Fredonia with a population of 2,182. Other cities include, Neodesha population 504, Altoona population 371, Buffalo population 205 and Benedict population 65. See all Wilson County cities & populated places.
Wilson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 2,182 | Town in the U. |
| Neodesha | 504 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Altoona | 371 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States |
| Buffalo | 205 | City of Kansas, United States |
| Guilford | 150 | Township in Wilson County, Kansas |
| Benedict | 65 | City in Kansas, United States |
| New Albany | 50 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Coyville | 41 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precip...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wilson County
Official Website- Fredonia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilson County decreased by 12.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,409 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,238 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,120 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,091 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,970 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,845 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,698 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,707 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,666 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,525 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,362 | -1.95% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wilson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 148,130 people.
- Wilson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 81,979 people.
- Wilson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,023 people.
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|---|---|---|
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