Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,373 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,879 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beloit. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Mitchell County
| Population : | 5,879 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County |
| Area : | 1861 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.6% |
| Named for : | William D. Mitchell |
| Capital : | Beloit |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:42:07 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mitchell County is located at 39°23'36"N 98°12'34"W (39.3932700, -98.2093600). It has 5 neighbors: Cloud County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Osborne County and Ottawa County.
Mitchell County map
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The largest city of Mitchell County is Cawker City with a population of 433. Other cities include, Glen Elder population 420, Tipton population 189, Simpson population 78 and Hunter population 53. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.
Mitchell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cawker City | 433 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Glen Elder | 420 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Tipton | 189 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Beloit | 181 | Township in Mitchell County, Kansas |
| Asherville | 89 | Township in Mitchell County, Kansas |
| Simpson | 78 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Solomon Rapids | 60 | Township in Mitchell County, Kansas |
| Hunter | 53 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Blue Hill | 25 | Place in Kansas, United States |
| Scottsville | 23 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Mitchell County
Mitchell County has 5 neighbours.
- Cloud County county in Kansas, United States of America
- Jewell County county in Kansas, United States
- Lincoln County county in Kansas, United States
- Osborne County county in Kansas, United States
- Ottawa County county in Kansas, United States
- Beloit
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 8.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,284 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,301 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,309 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,248 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,294 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,207 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,137 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,110 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,979 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,879 | -1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Mitchell County (1)
American football player and coach, basketball coach (1880-1963) Alpha Brummage was born in Mitchell County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Mitchell County , Georgia county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 21,602 people.
- Mitchell County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 14,881 people.
- Mitchell County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 10,647 people.
- Mitchell County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 8,202 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. |
