Ellsworth County (county code EW) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. According to the 2010 census, the county had a population of 6,497. The administrative center and largest city is Ellsworth, which serves as the county seat seat.
Overview
Ellsworth County is primarily rural in character, containing small towns and agricultural land. Its communities and local services are centered on the city of Ellsworth, which handles county government functions and provides commercial and civic amenities for the surrounding area.
Demographics
The population figure recorded in 2010 gives a snapshot of the county at that time. Like many rural counties, population trends can change over decades; more recent counts and estimates are available from state and federal sources for those seeking up-to-date numbers.
Government and Administration
Ellsworth County is governed from its county seat, Ellsworth, where elected county officials maintain records and provide public services. Official references describe it simply as the county seat designation.
For further information
- General reference: county profiles and descriptions
- State context: U.S. state resources for Kansas
- Census data: details from the 2010 count
- Main community: the city of Ellsworth
- Administrative term: county seat
- State link: Kansas