Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,409 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,362 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fredonia. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Wilson County
| Population : | 8,362 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Wilson County, Wilson County, Wilson County |
| Area : | 1489 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | Hiero T. Wilson |
| Capital : | Fredonia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:18:59 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilson County is located at 37°33'33"N 95°44'36"W (37.5592400, -95.7433900). It has 6 neighbors: Allen County, Elk County, Greenwood County, Montgomery County, Neosho County and Woodson County.
Wilson County map
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The largest city of Wilson County is Neodesha with a population of 504. Other cities include, Altoona population 371, Buffalo population 205, Benedict population 65 and New Albany population 50. See all Wilson County cities & populated places.
Wilson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 2,182 | Town in the U. |
| Neodesha | 504 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Altoona | 371 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States |
| Buffalo | 205 | City of Kansas, United States |
| Guilford | 150 | Township in Wilson County, Kansas |
| Benedict | 65 | City in Kansas, United States |
| New Albany | 50 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Coyville | 41 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Wilson County
Wilson County has 6 neighbours.
- Allen County county in Kansas, United States
- Elk County county in Kansas, United States
- Greenwood County county in Kansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Kansas, United States
- Neosho County county in Kansas, United States
- Woodson County county in Kansas, United States
- Fredonia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilson County decreased by 12.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,409 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,238 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,120 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,091 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,970 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,845 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,698 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,707 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,666 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,525 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,362 | -1.95% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wilson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 148,130 people.
- Wilson County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 81,979 people.
- Wilson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,023 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. |
