Clark County, Kansas

Clark County, Kansas
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Coordinates: 37°14′N 99°50′W / 37.233°N 99.833°W / 37.233; -99.833
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedFebruary 26, 1867
Named afterCharles F. Clarke
SeatAshland
Largest cityAshland
Area
 • Total
977 sq mi (2,530 km2)
 • Land975 sq mi (2,530 km2)
 • Water2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,991
 • Estimate 
(2021)
1,977
 • Density2/sq mi (0.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code620
Congressional district1st
WebsiteClarkCountyKS.com

Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Ashland. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 1,991. The county was named after Charles Clarke.