Ogden, Kansas facts for kids
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Ogden, Kansas
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Location of Ogden, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Riley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,661 |
| • Density | 960.1/sq mi (370.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66517
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52275 |
| GNIS ID | 2395307 |
Ogden is a small city located in Riley County, Kansas, in the United States. It is situated close to Fort Riley, a large army base. The city lies between the bigger cities of Manhattan and Junction City.
According to the 2020 census, about 1,661 people call Ogden home.
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History of Ogden
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Ogden was first settled around 1857. It was named after Major E. A. Ogden. He was an important leader in the Army Corps of Engineers. Major Ogden helped build the nearby Fort Riley.
Ogden officially became a city in 1870. This meant it could have its own local government.
Geography and Climate
Ogden is located in the state of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Ogden's Climate Patterns
The weather in Ogden has distinct seasons. Summers are usually hot and humid. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this climate type labeled as "Cfa."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 173 | — | |
| 1900 | 232 | 34.1% | |
| 1910 | 230 | −0.9% | |
| 1920 | 596 | 159.1% | |
| 1930 | 418 | −29.9% | |
| 1940 | 494 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 845 | 71.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,780 | 110.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,491 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,804 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,494 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,762 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,087 | 18.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,661 | −20.4% | |
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Ogden is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas area. This area is called the Manhattan Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2020 Census Overview
The 2020 United States census counted 1,661 people living in Ogden. There were 699 households and 430 families. The city had about 992.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people, about 72.91%, identified as white. About 7.53% were black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 11.92% of people identified as being of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 12.64% of the population.
About 34.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 45.1%, were married couples. The average household had 2.3 people. The average family had 2.8 people.
About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Ogden was 30.1 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 30.1.
2010 Census Overview
In the census of 2010, Ogden had 2,087 people. There were 823 households and 551 families. The population density was about 1296.3 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2020. About 76.8% of residents were White. About 11.2% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 6.2% identified as two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 9.4% of the population.
About 43.3% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.54 people. The average family size was 3.08 people.
The median age in 2010 was 26.5 years. About 30.6% of residents were under 18.
Education in Ogden
Students in Ogden attend public schools. Most of the community is served by the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school district. A small part of northeast Ogden is served by the Geary County USD 475 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Ogden (Kansas) para niños
