Pawnee County, Kansas
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Not to be confused with Pawnee, Kansas.
Pawnee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Larned.[2] As of the 2020 census, the county population was 6,253.[1] The county is named after the Pawnee tribe.[3]
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Pawnee County | |
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Coordinates: 38°09′N 99°12′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
Founded | February 26, 1867 |
Named for | Pawnee tribe |
Seat | Larned |
Largest city | Larned |
Area | |
• Total | 755 sq mi (1,960 km2) |
• Land | 754 sq mi (1,950 km2) |
• Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) 0.05% |
Population | |
• Total | 6,253 |
• Density | 8.3/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 1st, 4th |
Website | pawneecountykansas.com |
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Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Pawnee County's economy, with the county being one of the state's leading producers of winter wheat. Other agricultural products include oilseed, grain, vegetables, melons, and cotton. The county also supports beef cattle ranching and feedlots.[4]