Olivet, Kansas facts for kids
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Olivet, Kansas
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Location within Osage County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 292/sq mi (112.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52700 |
| GNIS ID | 477560 |
Olivet is a small city in Osage County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there. It is located close to the south side of Melvern Lake.
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Olivet's Story: How It Began
Olivet was started in 1869. By the end of that first year, the town already had several important businesses. These included a general store, a hotel, a sawmill, and a shop for wagons and blacksmith work. Olivet officially became a city in 1870.
The city also had its own post office. It first opened in 1870. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1971.
Where is Olivet?
Olivet is located at coordinates 38.480236 degrees north and 95.751564 degrees west. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Olivet covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Olivet?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 145 | — | |
| 1940 | 172 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −26.2% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 64 | −44.8% | |
| 1980 | 65 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 59 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 64 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 67 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 73 | 9.0% | |
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Olivet is part of the larger Topeka area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Topeka.
Olivet's Population Today (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 73 people living in Olivet. These people lived in 44 households. About 28 of these households were families. The city had about 290 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Olivet (about 96%) were white. A small number of people (less than 3%) were from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, about 14% of the people were under 18 years old. Almost half of the population (49%) was 65 years old or older. The average age in Olivet was about 65 years.
Olivet's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 67 people lived in Olivet. There were 35 households in the city. About 23 of these were families.
Most people (nearly 90%) were white. About 4.5% were Asian. Another 6% were from two or more races. About 1.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Olivet in 2010 was 56.8 years. About 13% of residents were under 18. More than half (52%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
Learning in Olivet
The public schools in Olivet are part of the Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 school district. This district serves the community's students.
See also
In Spanish: Olivet (Kansas) para niños
