Seward County GIS Maps
Seward County, Kansas, has 21,964 residents and covers 639.7 square miles. The population declined 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Seward County is 20175.
Liberal is the county's largest population center. Seward County also includes 2 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 15 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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Seward County Trends
- Population
- 21,964▾
- Median Home Value
- $134,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,976▾
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.
Seward 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.
Seward County Population
Seward County had 21,964 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% lower than in 2010. Seward County had 546 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 34 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Liberal and Kismet.
Population Trend in Seward County KS
Seward County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Seward County Zip Codes
Seward County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Liberal (67901) and Kismet (67859). Liberal is the largest zip by population, with about 21,242 residents or 97% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 99% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Seward County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67901 | Liberal | 21,242 | ▾ -3.8% |
| 67859 | Kismet | 547 | ▾ -25.6% |
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Seward County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Seward County Demographics
Seward County has a median age of 31, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 30.9% of residents are under 18, while 10.4% 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 32.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 12.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Seward County KS
Median Age
31
Under 18
30.9%
Age 65+
10.4%
Bachelor's+
12.7%
Seward County School Districts
Seward County is served by 5 public school districts with 5,976 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Liberal Unified 480, Kismet-Plains Unified 483 and Sublette Unified 374. Those three districts account for about 94% 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 Seward County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Unified School District 480 | 4,653 | 77.9% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Kismet-Plains Unified School District 483 | 575 | 9.6% | — 0% |
| Sublette Unified School District 374 | 366 | 6.1% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Satanta Unified School District 507 | 242 | 4% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Moscow Public Schools Unified School District 209 | 140 | 2.3% | ▾ -1.4% |
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Seward County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Seward County Housing & Real Estate
Seward County has a median home value of $134,000 and a median gross rent of $924. About 61% 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 $199,125 and homes spent about 68 days on the market.
Seward County Housing Mix
Seward County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Seward County Housing Trends
Seward County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Seward County, KS
Seward County has 1,013 business listings across 333 categories. The largest categories in Seward County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (39, 3.8%), Mexican Restaurants (30, 3.0%), and Beauty Salons (20, 2.0%). The full Seward County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Seward County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Seward County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 39 | 3.8% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 30 | 3.0% |
| Beauty Salons | 20 | 2.0% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 15 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 14 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 13 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 1.3% |
Seward County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Skadaf Inc | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Liberal |
| John Lee Accounting & Tax | Accountant | Liberal |
| Liberal Youth Center | Active Life | Liberal |
| Liv's Gentleman's Club | Adult Entertainment | Liberal |
| Socorro Patino | Advertising Agency | Liberal |
| Plains Cotton Cooperative Association | Agricultural Cooperatives | Liberal |
| Parallel Ag | Agricultural Service | Liberal |
| Equity Exchange | Agriculture | Liberal |
| Fly Liberal | Airlines | Liberal |
| Liberal Airport | Airport | Liberal |
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Seward County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Seward County Basemaps
Seward 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 Seward 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 Seward County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.