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
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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 small city located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 218 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Olsburg
Olsburg was first settled in the late 1870s. Many of the first people to build homes and businesses here were from Sweden. The city was named after Ole Thrulson, who was one of the early settlers in the area.
The first post office in Olsburg opened in 1873. For a while, the post office spelled the name "Olesburgh." But by 1887, it changed to the spelling we know today: Olsburg.
Where is Olsburg?
Olsburg is a very small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.19 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Olsburg
Olsburg is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's considered part of the larger area around the city of Manhattan, Kansas.
Here's how the population of Olsburg has changed over the years:
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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 in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 218 people living in Olsburg. There were 85 households and 64 families. Most people living in Olsburg were white. A small number of people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds.
About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Olsburg was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
Most households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no partner, and a few had a male head with no partner.
Olsburg in 2010
In 2010, there were 219 people living in Olsburg. The population density was about 1,152 people per square mile. Most of the people were White. A small percentage were Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.17 people. The median age was 33.2 years.
Education
Students in Olsburg attend schools in the Blue Valley USD 384 public school district. This district serves the community and helps young people get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Olsburg (Kansas) para niños
