Morton County, Kansas
Morton County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Morton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,233 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,538 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elkhart. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Morton County
| Population : | 2,538 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Morton County |
| Area : | 1891 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Named for : | Oliver P. Morton |
| Capital : | Elkhart |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1886 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:07:26 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -27.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morton County is located at 37°11'29"N 101°47'57"W (37.1914000, -101.7992500). It has 5 neighbors: Baca County, Stanton County, Stevens County, Cimarron County and Texas County.
Morton County map
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The largest city of Morton County is Elkhart with a population of 1,727. Other cities include, Rolla population 348 and Richfield population 35. See all Morton County cities & populated places.
Morton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1,727 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Rolla | 348 | Human settlement in Morton County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Richfield | 35 | City in Kansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Morton County
Morton County has 5 neighbours.
- Baca County county in Colorado, United States
- Stanton County county in Kansas, United States
- Stevens County county in Kansas, United States
- Cimarron County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Texas County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Elkhart
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Morton County decreased by 27.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,176 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,127 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,116 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,041 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,953 | -2.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,790 | -5.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,747 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,693 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,587 | -4.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,538 | -1.93% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Morton County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 31,503 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. |
