Offerle, Kansas facts for kids
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Offerle, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Edwards |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Named for | Lawrence Offerle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 639/sq mi (252.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67563
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-52200 |
| GNIS ID | 2395304 |
Offerle is a small city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. It is located along Highway 50. As of the 2020 census, about 179 people lived in the city.
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History of Offerle
Offerle was started in 1876. It was named after Lawrence Offerle, who was one of its founders. The first post office in Offerle opened in May 1876. This helped people send and receive mail in the area.
Geography and Climate
Offerle covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Weather in Offerle
The weather in Offerle has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa".
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 225 | — | |
| 1930 | 298 | 32.4% | |
| 1940 | 273 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 269 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 208 | −22.7% | |
| 1970 | 212 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 244 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 228 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 199 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 179 | −10.1% | |
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2020 Census Details
The 2020 United States census counted 179 people living in Offerle. There were 80 households and 54 families. Most people living in Offerle were of white background. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Offerle was 41.5 years.
2010 Census Details
In the census of 2010, there were 199 people living in Offerle. There were 83 households and 58 families. Most of the people were White. Some people were Native American or from other races. About 13.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 43.4 years.
Education in Offerle
Offerle is part of the USD 347 Kinsley-Offerle Public Schools. This school district serves students from both Kinsley and Offerle.
Offerle High School used to be open, but it closed because of school unification. This means that smaller schools joined together to form larger school districts. The mascot for Offerle High School was the Indians.
See also
In Spanish: Offerle (Kansas) para niños
