Bourbon County GIS Maps
Bourbon County, Kansas, has 14,360 residents and covers 635.5 square miles. The population declined 5.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Bourbon County is 20011.
Fort Scott is the county's largest population center. Bourbon County also includes 7 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Bourbon County Trends
- Population
- 14,360▾
- Median Home Value
- $107,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,746▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Bourbon County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bourbon County Population
Bourbon County had 14,360 residents in 2020. That was 5.4% lower than in 2010. Bourbon County had 1,019 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 23 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Fort Scott, Uniontown and Bronson.
Population Trend in Bourbon County KS
Bourbon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bourbon County Zip Codes
Bourbon County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Fort Scott (66701), Uniontown (66779) and Bronson (66716). Fort Scott is the largest zip by population, with about 11,642 residents or 81% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bourbon County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66701 | Fort Scott | 11,642 | ▾ -5.5% |
| 66779 | Uniontown | 639 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 66716 | Bronson | 580 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 66769 | Redfield | 483 | ▾ -13.3% |
| 66754 | Mapleton | 440 | ▾ -2.4% |
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Bourbon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bourbon County Demographics
Bourbon County has a median age of 38.8, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 25% of residents are under 18, while 19.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Bourbon County KS
Median Age
38.8
Under 18
25%
Age 65+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
Bourbon County School Districts
Bourbon County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,746 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fort Scott Unified 234, Jayhawk Unified 346 and Uniontown Unified 235. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bourbon County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Unified School District 234 | 1,731 | 63% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Jayhawk Unified School District 346 | 574 | 20.9% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Uniontown Unified School District 235 | 441 | 16.1% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Bourbon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bourbon County Housing & Real Estate
Bourbon County has a median home value of $107,600 and a median gross rent of $784. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $176,000 and homes spent about 82 days on the market.
Bourbon County Housing Mix
Bourbon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bourbon County Housing Trends
Bourbon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bourbon County, KS
Bourbon County has 717 business listings across 284 categories. The largest categories in Bourbon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 4.9%), Farm (15, 2.1%), and Parks & Recreation (14, 2.0%). The full Bourbon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bourbon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bourbon County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 4.9% |
| Farm | 15 | 2.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 14 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 11 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 1.4% |
| Car Dealerships | 10 | 1.4% |
| Baptist Church | 10 | 1.4% |
Bourbon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Taylor Ranch | Accommodation | Fort Scott |
| Tim R. Heiser | Accountant | Fort Scott |
| Timber Hills Lake Ranch | Active Life | Mapleton |
| Bradley Feed & Cattle Services | Agricultural Cooperatives | Fort Scott |
| Fort Scott Washout | Agricultural Service | Fort Scott |
| R&R Equipment Inc. | Agriculture | Fort Scott |
| Fort Scott Municipal Airport | Airport | Fort Scott |
| Bourbon County Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Fort Scott |
| Aunt Toadies | American Restaurants | Fort Scott |
| Fort Scott Paws and Claws | Animal Shelters | Fort Scott |
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Bourbon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bourbon County Basemaps
Bourbon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bourbon County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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