Time Zone: Smith County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Smith Center is the Seat for Smith County.
Smith County was founded in 1872.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Smith had a population of 3,753 people. This is a decrease of 17.26% since the last Census (which gave a population of 4,536 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Smith represented 0.17% of the total population of Kansas, making it the state's 74th 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.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 3,853 | -15.06% | +2.66% since 2009 |
2009 | 3,753 | -17.26% | -2.57% since 2008 |
2008 | 3,852 | -15.08% | -2.38% since 2007 |
2007 | 3,946 | -13.01% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 4,536 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Smith County Census Page for Smith County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Smith County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Smith County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Smith Center | 1,585 | 1,931 | 17.92% decrease |
Kensington | 447 | 529 | 15.5% decrease |
Lebanon | 252 | 303 | 16.83% decrease |
Gaylord | 116 | 145 | 20% decrease |
Athol | 42 | 51 | 17.65% decrease |
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