Kansas

Woodson

3,115
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Woodson

Woodson, Kansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,488. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,115.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,022 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 69 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Neosho Falls KS Raid (1863), Yates Center KS Bushwhacker Raid (1863), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,115
20103,309
20003,788
19904,116
19804,600
19704,789
19605,423
19506,711
19408,014
19308,526
19208,984
19109,450
190010,022
18909,021
18806,535
18703,827
18601,488
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Woodson

Military engagements that took place in Woodson, Kansas.

Neosho Falls KS Raid (1863)
1863
Yates Center KS Bushwhacker Raid (1863)
1863

Historic places in Woodson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Woodson, Kansas.

Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District
Yates Center
Yates Center Carnegie Library
Yates Center
Woodson County Courthouse
Yates Center
Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store
Yates Center

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Frequently asked about Woodson

When does Woodson first appear in the US census?
Woodson, Kansas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,488.
What is the population of Woodson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Woodson had a recorded population of 3,115.
When did Woodson's population peak?
Woodson's recorded population peaked at 10,022 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Woodson?
2 documented military engagements took place in Woodson, including Neosho Falls KS Raid (1863), Yates Center KS Bushwhacker Raid (1863).
How many historic places are in Woodson?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Woodson, Kansas.
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