Olmitz, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olmitz, Kansas
|
|
|---|---|
Location within Barton County and Kansas
|
|
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Named for | Olomouc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 560/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67564
|
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-52750 |
| GNIS ID | 475502 |
Olmitz is a small city located in Barton County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 90 people lived there.
Contents
History of Olmitz
Olmitz was first planned out in 1885. It got its name from a city called Olomouc (pronounced Oh-loh-moots) in what used to be Austria-Hungary. Today, Olomouc is part of the Czech Republic. Many of the first people who settled in Olmitz were from Austria.
Geography of Olmitz
Olmitz is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Olmitz
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 166 | — | |
| 1940 | 130 | −21.7% | |
| 1950 | 125 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 141 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 161 | 14.2% | |
| 1980 | 140 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 114 | −17.4% | |
| 2020 | 90 | −21.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Olmitz in 2020
The 2020 United States census found that 90 people lived in Olmitz. There were 40 households and 29 families. Most of the people (about 97%) were white.
About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 19% were 65 years or older. The average age in Olmitz was 46 years.
Olmitz in 2010
In 2010, there were 114 people living in Olmitz. There were 54 households and 33 families. Most people were white (about 99%).
The average age in the city was 44 years. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 25% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Olmitz (Kansas) para niños
