Pottawatomie County GIS Maps
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, has 25,348 residents and covers 840.8 square miles. The population grew 17.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Pottawatomie County is 20149.
Wamego is the county's largest population center. Pottawatomie County also includes 9 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 44 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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Pottawatomie County Trends
- Population
- 25,348▴
- Median Home Value
- $223,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,589▾
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Pottawatomie 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.
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Pottawatomie County Population
Pottawatomie County had 25,348 residents in 2020. That was 17.3% higher than in 2010. Pottawatomie County added 7,139 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 30 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wamego, Saint Marys and Saint George.
Population Trend in Pottawatomie County KS
Pottawatomie County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pottawatomie County Zip Codes
Pottawatomie County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wamego (66547), Saint Marys (66536) and Saint George (66535). Wamego is the largest zip by population, with about 8,825 residents or 35% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 64% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pottawatomie County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66547 | Wamego | 8,825 | ▴ 15.9% |
| 66536 | Saint Marys | 4,151 | ▴ 5.8% |
| 66535 | Saint George | 3,276 | ▴ 25.2% |
| 66549 | Westmoreland | 1,583 | ▾ -3.8% |
| 66521 | Onaga | 1,521 | ▾ -0.7% |
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Pottawatomie County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Pottawatomie County Demographics
Pottawatomie County has a median age of 36.2, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 29.1% of residents are under 18, while 15.1% 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 31.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 36.5% 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 Pottawatomie County KS
Median Age
36.2
Under 18
29.1%
Age 65+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
36.5%
Pottawatomie County School Districts
Pottawatomie County is served by 7 public school districts with 12,589 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Manhattan-Ogden Unified 383, Wamego Unified 320 and Rock Creek Unified 323. Those three districts account for about 81% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pottawatomie County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 | 7,204 | 57.2% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Wamego Unified School District 320 | 1,617 | 12.8% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Rock Creek Unified School District 323 | 1,330 | 10.6% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Kaw Valley Unified School District 321 | 1,100 | 8.7% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Riley County Unified School District 378 | 746 | 5.9% | ▴ 4.8% |
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Pottawatomie County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Pottawatomie County Housing & Real Estate
Pottawatomie County has a median home value of $223,000 and a median gross rent of $1,011. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $332,250 and homes spent about 34 days on the market.
Pottawatomie County Housing Mix
Pottawatomie County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Pottawatomie County Housing Trends
Pottawatomie County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Pottawatomie County, KS
Pottawatomie County has 1,285 business listings across 387 categories. The largest categories in Pottawatomie County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (29, 2.3%), Contractors (20, 1.6%), and Insurance Agencies (18, 1.4%). The full Pottawatomie County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Pottawatomie County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Pottawatomie County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 29 | 2.3% |
| Contractors | 20 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 | 1.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 16 | 1.2% |
| Physical Therapy | 15 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 15 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 15 | 1.2% |
| Elementary School | 15 | 1.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 15 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 15 | 1.2% |
Pottawatomie County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Reese & Novelly PA | Accountant | Saint Marys |
| Imagemakers | Advertising Agency | Wamego |
| ModernAg Inc | Agricultural Service | Wamego |
| Tallgrass Commodities | Agriculture | Wamego |
| Onaga Airport | Airport | Onaga |
| Wamego City Airport | Airport Shuttles | Wamego |
| Onaga EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Onaga |
| Froggys | American Restaurants | St Marys |
| 5 Points Equestrian Center | Amusement Park | St George |
| Prairie Paws Animal Shelter - Manhattan | Animal Shelters | Manhattan |
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Pottawatomie County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Pottawatomie County Basemaps
Pottawatomie 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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