Nemaha County | |
|---|---|
 Jail and sheriff residence in Seneca (2015) | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kansas | |
 Kansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′N 96°01′W / 39.800°N 96.017°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | August 25, 1855 |
| Named for | Nemaha River |
| Seat | Seneca |
| Largest city | Sabetha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 719 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
| • Land | 717 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) 0.3% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,273 |
| • Estimate (2023)[2] | 10,114  |
| • Density | 14.3/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | nmcoks.us |
Nemaha County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat is Seneca.[3] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 10,273.[1] The county was named for the Nemaha River.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts; Nemaha County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.