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Time Zone: Miami County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.

The community of Paola is the Seat for Miami County.

Miami County was founded August 25, 1855.

From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Miami had a population of 30,969 people. This is an increase of 9.23% since the last Census (which gave a population of 28,351 people in 2000).

At the time of the 2000 Census, Miami represented 1.05% of the total population of Kansas, making it the state's 19th most populous county (out of 105 counties).

The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.

YearPopulationChange
Since 2000		Year-to-Year Change
201032,787+15.65%+5.87% since 2009
200930,969+9.23%+0.59% since 2008
200830,787+8.59% 
200730,761+8.5% 
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200028,351The Last Census

More information can be found on the Miami County Census Page for Miami County.

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Below are some of the communities located in Miami County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Miami County):

Community 2009
Population		2000
Population		Change
(2009vs. 2000)
Paola   5,3465,0116.69% increase  
Osawatomie   4,5414,6452.24% decrease  
Louisburg   3,9062,57651.6% increase  
Fontana   21814946.31% increase  

Websites for Miami County

Official Website:   www.co.miami.ks.us/

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<1>On a yearly basis, the US Census Bureau creates an estimate of the county's population. Keep in mind that this is an estimate and not an actual count. The last physical count was the 2000 Census and the next count will be for the 2010 Census.

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