Dickinson County, Kansas
Dickinson County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,754 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,266 inhabitants. Its county seat is Abilene. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Dickinson County
| Population : | 18,266 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Dickinson County, Dickenson County, Dickson County, Dickinson County |
| Area : | 2207 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Daniel S. Dickinson |
| Capital : | Abilene |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1857 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:49:17 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dickinson County is located at 38°51'59"N 97°9'10"W (38.8665000, -97.1527000). It has 7 neighbors: Clay County, Geary County, Marion County, McPherson County, Morris County, Ottawa County and Saline County.
Dickinson County map
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The largest city of Dickinson County is Abilene with a population of 6,123. Other cities include, Solomon population 991, Hope population 324, Woodbine population 163 and Enterprise population 121. See all Dickinson County cities & populated places.
Dickinson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickinson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 6,123 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Solomon | 991 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Hope | 324 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Woodbine | 163 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Enterprise | 121 | City in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States |
| Holland | 114 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Buckeye | 106 | Township in Dickinson County, Kansas |
| Manchester | 95 | City in Kansas |
| Chapman | 66 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Carlton | 40 | City in Kansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dickinson County
Dickinson County has 7 neighbours.
- Clay County county in Kansas, United States
- Geary County county in Kansas, United States
- Marion County county in Kansas, United States
- McPherson County county in Kansas, United States
- Morris County county in Kansas, United States
- Ottawa County county in Kansas, United States
- Saline County county in Kansas, United States
- Abilene
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dickinson County decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,754 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,685 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,705 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,433 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,305 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,206 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,956 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,829 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,682 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,466 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,266 | -1.09% | estimation process |
People born in Dickinson County (3)
People born in Dickinson County, including football coach A. W. Ehrsam, football and basketball coach Virgil Baer, politician Wendell Lady, .
List
Other places with the same name (3)
- Dickinson County , Michigan county in northwestern Iowa, United States with a population of 25,112 people.
- Dickinson County , Iowa county in northwestern Iowa, United States with a population of 17,549 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. |
