Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas

KANSAS ( KSNT /KSNW) – Dotted among Kansas prairies and farm fields are over 700 cities and towns.

While several large cities exist across the state, most Kansas communities have less than 1,000 residents. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state.

The smallest city in Kansas is Waldron City, located in Harper County.

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

We have compiled a list of Kansas’s top 10 smallest populations as of 2023. The map below shows their locations.

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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