Otis, Kansas facts for kids
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Otis, Kansas
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Location within Rush County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Otis Modderwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,038 ft (621 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 955/sq mi (365.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67565
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-53525 |
| GNIS ID | 2396103 |
Otis is a small city located in Rush County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 296 people.
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History of Otis
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Otis was founded in 1886. It was named after Otis Modderwell, the son of the person who started the town. The first post office in Otis opened in August 1887, helping the community grow.
Geography of Otis
Otis is a small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.30 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 505 | — | |
| 1930 | 407 | −19.4% | |
| 1940 | 413 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 410 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 362 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 387 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 410 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 385 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 325 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 282 | −13.2% | |
| 2020 | 296 | 5.0% | |
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Otis Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 296 people living in Otis. There were 118 households and 66 families. Most people in Otis were white, making up about 91% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as having two or more races. About 6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age in Otis was 42 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 20% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Otis Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, Otis had a population of 282 people. There were 146 households. The city's population density was about 940 people per square mile. Most residents were white (96.1%).
The average age of people in Otis in 2010 was 52.7 years. About 16% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 24.5% were 65 years or older.
Local Industry
Otis is home to an important industrial facility. The Linde Group, a company from Germany, runs one of the world's largest helium production plants here. This plant produces a lot of helium, about one-sixth of the world's total supply!
This helium is used for many things, including filling balloons for the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2008 alone, the Otis facility sent nearly 400,000 cubic feet of helium for the parade.
Education in Otis
The community of Otis is served by the Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district. This district was formed when the schools in Otis and Bison joined together. Students in this district are known as the Otis-Bison Cougars.
Before the school unification, Otis had its own high school. The mascot for Otis High School was the Eagles.
See also
In Spanish: Otis (Kansas) para niños
