Neosho County, Kansas
Neosho County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Neosho County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,512 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,929 inhabitants. Its county seat is Erie. The county was created 163 years ago in 1861.
Quick Facts about Neosho County
| Population : | 15,929 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Area : | 1497 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Neosho River |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital : | Erie |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1861 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:29:12 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Neosho County is located at 37°33'31"N 95°18'24"W (37.5584900, -95.3067900). It has 7 neighbors: Allen County, Bourbon County, Crawford County, Labette County, Montgomery County, Wilson County and Woodson County.
Neosho County map
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The largest city of Neosho County is Chanute with a population of 8,991. Other cities include, Erie population 1,081, Saint Paul population 594, Thayer population 465 and Galesburg population 120. See all Neosho County cities & populated places.
Neosho County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Neosho County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chanute | 8,991 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Erie | 1,081 | City in Neosho County; Kansas, USA |
| Saint Paul | 594 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
| Thayer | 465 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
| Galesburg | 120 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Stark | 66 | City in Kansas |
| Earlton | 52 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Neosho County
Neosho County has 7 neighbours.
- Allen County county in Kansas, United States
- Bourbon County county in Kansas, United States
- Crawford County county in Kansas, United States
- Labette County county in Kansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Kansas, United States
- Wilson County county in Kansas, United States
- Woodson County county in Kansas, United States
- Erie
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Neosho County decreased by 3.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,512 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,447 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,420 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,383 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,325 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,287 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,127 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,094 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,025 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,007 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,929 | -0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Neosho County (1)
American businessman Roy Hoffman was born in Neosho 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. |
