Woodson County, Kansas
Woodson County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Woodson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,309 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,015 inhabitants. Its county seat is Yates Center. The county was created 171 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Woodson County at a glance
Woodson 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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Yates CenterPopulation 1,267
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Quick Facts about Woodson County
| Population | 3,015 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 1309 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8867,-95.7402 |
| Named for | Daniel Woodson |
| Altitude | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
| Capital | Yates Center |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:55:56 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Woodson County is located at 37°53'12"N 95°44'25"W (37.8866700, -95.7401700). It has 6 neighbors: Allen County, Anderson County, Coffey County, Greenwood County, Neosho County and Wilson County.
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The largest city of Woodson County is Yates Center with a population of 1,267. Other cities include, Vernon population 470, Toronto population 264 and Athens population 47. See all Woodson County cities & populated places.
Woodson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Woodson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yates Center | 1,267 | County seat in Kansas |
| Vernon | 470 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Toronto | 264 | City in Woodson County, Kansas, USA |
| Neosho Falls | 133 | Township in Woodson County, Kansas |
| Athens | 47 | Unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, USA |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Woodson County
Official Website- Yates Center
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Woodson County decreased by 9.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,309 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,322 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,275 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,215 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,187 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,144 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,189 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,130 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,184 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,138 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,015 | -4.08% | estimation process |
People born in Woodson County (1)
American physicist Samuel Jackson Barnett was born in Woodson County
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|---|---|---|
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