Geary County, Kansas
Geary County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Geary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,362 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,218 inhabitants. Its county seat is Junction City. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Geary County
| Population : | 32,218 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Area : | 1047 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.1% |
| Named for : | John W. Geary |
| Altitude : | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Capital : | Junction City |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:48:28 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Geary County is located at 39°0'8"N 96°45'9"W (39.0023600, -96.7525400). It has 3 neighbors: Dickinson County, Morris County and Riley County.
Geary County map
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The largest city of Geary County is Junction City with a population of 21,482. Other cities include, Grandview Plaza population 1,553 and Milford population 518. See all Geary County cities & populated places.
Geary County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Geary County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 21,482 | City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas |
| Grandview Plaza | 1,553 | City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Milford | 518 | City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Geary County
Geary County has 3 neighbours.
- Dickinson County county in Kansas, United States
- Morris County county in Kansas, United States
- Riley County county in Kansas, United States
- Junction City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Geary County decreased by 6.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 34,362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,294 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,903 | 6.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,797 | -3.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,446 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,681 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,223 | -4.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,774 | -4.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,777 | -3.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,670 | -3.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,218 | 1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Geary County (1)
American chemist Edward Curtis Franklin was born in Geary County
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. |
