Labette County, Kansas
Labette County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Labette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,607 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oswego. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Labette County
| Population : | 19,586 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Area : | 1692 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Altitude : | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Capital : | Oswego |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:48:06 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Labette County is located at 37°11'29"N 95°17'51"W (37.1913300, -95.2975800). It has 5 neighbors: Cherokee County, Crawford County, Montgomery County, Neosho County and Nowata County.
Labette County map
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The largest city of Labette County is Parsons with a population of 9,463. Other cities include, Altamont population 1,016, Chetopa population 1,014, Edna population 401 and Oswego population 297. See all Labette County cities & populated places.
Labette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Labette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 9,463 | City in Labette County, Kansas, USA |
| Altamont | 1,016 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Chetopa | 1,014 | City in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Grove | 713 | Township in Jasper County, Illinois |
| Edna | 401 | Human settlement in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mound Valley | 389 | Township in Labette County, Kansas |
| Oswego | 297 | City in Kansas |
| Montana | 149 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bartlett | 73 | City in Kansas |
| Labette | 66 | Township in Labette County, Kansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Labette County
Labette County has 5 neighbours.
- Cherokee County county in Kansas, United States
- Crawford County county in Kansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Kansas, United States
- Neosho County county in Kansas, United States
- Nowata County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Oswego
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Labette County decreased by 10.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,377 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,163 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,871 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,773 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,628 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,313 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,129 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,906 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,618 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,586 | -0.16% | estimation process |
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. |
