Osborne County, Kansas
Osborne County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Osborne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,858 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,439 inhabitants. Its county seat is Osborne. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.

Quick Facts about Osborne County
Population : | 3,439 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kansas (United States) |
Different from : | Osborne |
Area : | 2316 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Altitude : | 1,762 feet / 537 meters |
Capital : | Osborne |
Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:44:52 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -12.18% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Osborne County is located at 39°21'1"N 98°46'5"W (39.3503300, -98.7679900). It has 7 neighbors: Ellis County, Jewell County, Lincoln County, Mitchell County, Rooks County, Russell County and Smith County.
Osborne County map
The largest city of Osborne County is Osborne with a population of 1,280. Other cities include, Cheyenne population 275, Downs population 145, Alton population 92 and Portis population 92. See all Osborne County cities & populated places.
Osborne County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osborne County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Osborne | 1,280 | City in Kansas, USA |
Natoma | 296 | Township in Osborne County, Kansas |
Cheyenne | 275 | Place in Kansas, United States |
Downs | 145 | City in Kansas, USA |
Alton | 92 | Human settlement in Osborne County, Kansas, United States of America |
Portis | 92 | City in Osborne County, Kansas |
Corinth | 45 | Unincorporated community in Osborne County, Kansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Osborne County
Osborne County has 7 neighbours.
- Ellis County county in Kansas, United States
- Jewell County county in Kansas, United States
- Lincoln County county in Kansas, United States
- Mitchell County county in Kansas, United States
- Rooks County county in Kansas, United States
- Russell County county in Kansas, United States
- Smith County county in Kansas, United States
- Osborne
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Osborne County decreased by 12.18% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 3,858 | - | census |
2011 | 3,833 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2012 | 3,809 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2013 | 3,800 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2014 | 3,752 | -1.28% | estimation process |
2015 | 3,641 | -3.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 3,588 | -1.48% | estimation process |
2017 | 3,539 | -1.38% | estimation process |
2018 | 3,459 | -2.31% | estimation process |
2019 | 3,421 | -1.11% | estimation process |
2020 | 3,439 | 0.52% | 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. |