Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas

KANSAS (KSNT) - Working for you, 27 News dug into data from the U.S. Census Bureau to see which towns had the smallest populations in Kansas.

The Census Bureau keeps track of the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. In total, there are 626 locations the Census Bureau keeps track of. In Kansas, the city with the smallest population is Waldron City out of Harper County in south-central Kansas.

On the other end, Wichita has the largest population in Kansas with 369,119 residents. In total, the State of Kansas has a population of 2.4 million, a population comparable to Houston, Texas.

We have compiled a list of the top 10 smallest populations in Kansas as of 2023. You can view their locations with the map below.

In order of smallest population:

1. Waldron City
   • Harper County
   • Population 9
2. Frederick City
   • Rice County
   • Population 10
3. Cedar City
   • Smith County
   • Population 12
4. Hollenberg City
   • Washington County
   • Population 13
5. Penalosa City
   • Kingman County
   • Population 18
6. Cedar Point City
   • Chase County
   • Population 21
7. Lone Elm City
   • Anderson County
   • Population 21
8. Radium City
   • Stafford County
   • Population 21
9. Bassett City
   • Allen County
   • Population 22
10. Brownell City
    • Ness County
    • Population 23

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