Ulysses

City in Grant County, Kansas

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Ulysses is a city in Grant County, Kansas, with 5,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,051 ft (930 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Bow, 11.1 miles W.

About Ulysses

Ulysses (pronounced ) is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States. The city and county are both named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,788.

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Living in Ulysses

Median household income
$63,857
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$717/mo
Median age
33.5
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Ulysses, KS population

Ulysses had 5,788 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,788
Density1,793 per sq mi (692 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ulysses at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyGrant County
TypeCity
Population5,788 (2020)
Land area3.23 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
Elevation3,051 ft (930 m)
Coordinates37.5773° N, 101.3549° W
ZIP code67880
Official websitecityofulysses.com
Census code (GEOID)2071975

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ulysses

What county is Ulysses in?

Ulysses is in Grant County, Kansas.

What is the population of Ulysses, KS?

5,788 people lived in Ulysses at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ulysses, KS?

The ZIP code of Ulysses is 67880.

What is the elevation of Ulysses?

3,051 feet (930 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ulysses?

Big Bow (11.1 mi), Moscow (19.2 mi), Johnson City (21.4 mi), Satanta (22.3 mi), Lakin (25.6 mi).

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