Meade County GIS Maps
Meade County, Kansas, has 4,055 residents and covers 978.1 square miles. The population declined 11.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Meade County is 20119.
Meade is the county's largest population center. Meade County also includes 3 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 19 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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Meade County Trends
- Population
- 4,055▾
- Median Home Value
- $122,000▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,395▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Meade 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.
Meade County Population
Meade County had 4,055 residents in 2020. That was 11.4% lower than in 2010. Meade County had 576 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 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Meade, Plains and Fowler.
Population Trend in Meade County KS
Meade County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Meade County Zip Codes
Meade County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Meade (67864), Plains (67869) and Fowler (67844). Meade is the largest zip by population, with about 1,949 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 101% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Meade County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67864 | Meade | 1,949 | ▾ -12.5% |
| 67869 | Plains | 1,346 | ▾ -9.8% |
| 67844 | Fowler | 804 | ▾ -10.1% |
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Meade County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Meade County Demographics
Meade County has a median age of 37.5, which is close to the Kansas average. About 26.6% of residents are under 18, while 16.7% 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 27.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Meade County KS
Median Age
37.5
Under 18
26.6%
Age 65+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
Meade County School Districts
Meade County is served by 6 public school districts with 1,395 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kismet-Plains Unified 483, Meade Unified 226 and Ashland Unified 220. Those three districts account for about 78% 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 Meade County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 | 575 | 41.2% | — 0% |
| Meade Unified School District 226 | 330 | 23.7% | ▾ -10.3% |
| Ashland Unified School District 220 | 189 | 13.5% | ▾ -11.3% |
| Montezuma Unified School District 371 | 142 | 10.2% | ▾ -3.4% |
| Fowler Unified School District 225 | 87 | 6.2% | ▴ 17.6% |
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Meade County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Meade County Housing & Real Estate
Meade County has a median home value of $122,000 and a median gross rent of $799. 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 $125,000 and homes spent about 36 days on the market.
Meade County Housing Mix
Meade County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Meade County Housing Trends
Meade County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Meade County, KS
Meade County has 227 business listings across 132 categories. The largest categories in Meade County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 4.4%), Liquor Store (5, 2.2%), and Farm (5, 2.2%). The full Meade County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Meade County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Meade County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 4.4% |
| Liquor Store | 5 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 5 | 2.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 2.2% |
| Grocery Stores | 4 | 1.8% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 4 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 4 | 1.8% |
| Coffee Shops | 4 | 1.8% |
Meade County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Flying W Pheasant Ranch | Active Life | Plains |
| Fowler Equity Exchange | Agricultural Cooperatives | Fowler |
| Smith Seeder Service | Agricultural Service | Montezuma |
| Meade Municipal Airport | Airport | Meade |
| Meade County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Meade |
| Chuck Wagon Restaurant | American Restaurants | Meade |
| The Rusty Junker | Antique Store | Meade |
| Showtime fine Arts Gallery & Studio | Art Gallery | Meade |
| Country Quiltin by Design | Arts And Crafts | Plains |
| The Busy Brush Studio LLC | Art School | Meade |
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Meade County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Meade County Basemaps
Meade 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 Meade 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Meade County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.