Olsburg, Kansas facts for kids
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Olsburg, Kansas
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Founded | late 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Named for | Ole Thrulson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 1,210/sq mi (454/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66520
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52825 |
| GNIS ID | 2396062 |
Olsburg is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 218.
History
Olsburg was laid out in the late 1870s. It was originally built up chiefly by Swedes. Olsburg was named for Ole Thrulson, a pioneer settler.
The first post office in Olsburg was founded in 1873, but the name of the post office was spelled Olesburgh until 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 185 | — | |
| 1930 | 175 | — | |
| 1940 | 177 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 140 | −20.9% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 166 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 192 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 192 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 219 | 14.1% | |
| 2020 | 218 | −0.5% | |
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Olsburg is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 218 people, 85 households, and 64 families in Olsburg. The population density was 900.8 per square mile (347.8/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 405.0 per square mile (156.4/km2). The racial makeup was 94.5% (206) white or European American (93.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.38% (3) from other races, and 4.13% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.38% (3) of the population.
Of the 85 households, 28.2% had children under the age of 18; 65.9% were married couples living together; 16.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.2% of households consisted of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.3% of the population.
28.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.2 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,827) and the median family income was $75,000 (+/- $16,565). Males had a median income of $38,125 (+/- $15,457) versus $40,156 (+/- $13,522) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,375 (+/- $12,069). Approximately, 3.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 219 people, 85 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,152.6 inhabitants per square mile (445.0/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 515.8 per square mile (199.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 85 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 33.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Blue Valley USD 384 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Olsburg (Kansas) para niños
