Opolis, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Opolis, Kansas
|
|
|---|---|
|
|
 Opolis, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Opolis, Kansas
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Platted | 1868 |
| Named for | polis |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 104 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-52925 |
| GNIS ID | 2806537 |
Opolis is a small community in Crawford County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 104 people lived there.
Contents
History of Opolis
Opolis was first known as Stateline. This name came from how close the community is to the Missouri state line. The town was officially planned out in 1868.
The name "Opolis" comes from the Greek word polis, which means "city". The first post office in Opolis opened in December 1868. Over time, this post office was also called Stevenstown, Steventown, and Olopolis. It has a zip code of 66760.
Geography of Opolis
Opolis is found in the southeastern part of Kansas, very near the Missouri state line. It is about 133 kilometers (83 miles) south of Kansas City, KS.
The community is located at a latitude of 37.344 and a longitude of -94.621. Opolis covers about 0.7743 square miles (2.006 square kilometers) of land. The land here is about 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. Opolis is shown on the Asbury United States Geological Survey Map.
Time Zone Information
Opolis is in the Central Time Zone. This means it uses Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During certain months, it observes Daylight Saving Time (CDT), where clocks are moved forward one hour.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 104 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The 2020 United States census counted 104 people living in Opolis. There were 47 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The population density was about 151.8 people per square mile (58.6 people per square kilometer).
Age Groups in Opolis
The population of Opolis includes people of all ages.
- About 11.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 14.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Opolis was about 43.7 years.
Education in Opolis
Students in Opolis attend schools that are part of the Pittsburg USD 250 public school district.
