Wilsey, Kansas
City · Population 139 · #457 in Kansas
About Wilsey
Wilsey is a tiny community in central Kansas, home to 139 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wilsey holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilsey News Today
- John McFadden, Jr. Obituary May 16, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · May 16
- Cora Faye Stander - The Topeka Capital-Journal The Topeka Capital-Journal · Jul 20
- Loren Eugene Peterson Obituary (2025) - Wichita, KS - Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita Legacy obituary · Nov 20
- Wilsey, Kansas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
- Charles Lee Charlie Paph Downing & Lahey · Jun 23
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What Makes Wilsey Unique
- The only place in America named Wilsey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilsey
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)139
Rank in state#457 of 626
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density515/sq mi
Coordinates38.6357, -96.6765