Roeland Park, Kansas facts for kids
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Roeland Park, Kansas
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Named for | John Roe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,871 |
| • Density | 4,241/sq mi (1,639.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
66205 and 66202
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-60825 |
| GNIS ID | 485646 |
Roeland Park is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 6,871 people.
History of Roeland Park
The city of Roeland Park is named after John Roe. He was an immigrant from Ireland who settled on 267 acres (1.08 km2) of land in 1883. Part of this land is where Roeland Park stands today. John Roe's home was built in 1891. It was taken down in 1958 to build a road intersection.
The area that became Roeland Park began to be developed in 1905. It was planned as a "streetcar suburb" called Southridge. A streetcar suburb is a town that grew up along a streetcar line. People could live there and ride the streetcar to work in the city. William Strang developed this area. His Missouri and Kansas Interurban Railway ran through Roeland Park. It connected Rosedale to downtown Overland Park. More homes were built in this area during the late 1930s and 1940s. This happened as developers bought land from farmers and divided it into smaller plots.
Roeland Park officially became a city on July 2, 1951. This was led by developer Charles Vawter and his Roeland Park Homes Association. The city's borders grew between 1951 and 1959 through a series of land additions.
Roeland Park's first public swimming pool was built in 1958. The land for the pool was given by the Roe family. The new pool is located next to the Community Center at 4843 Rosewood Drive. The Community Center offers many programs all year. A special fabric dome covers the main pool from September to May. This allows people to use the pool even when it's cold outside.
In 2023, Michael Poppa was appointed as the mayor of Roeland Park. He took over from the previous mayor, Mike Kelly. Mike Kelly was elected to lead the Johnson County board of commissioners.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Roeland Park covers a total area of 1.62 square miles (4.19 km2). All of this area is land.
People in Roeland Park
The city's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 8,949 | — | |
| 1970 | 9,760 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,962 | −18.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,706 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,817 | −11.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,731 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,871 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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2020 Population Details
The 2020 United States census counted 6,871 people living in Roeland Park. There were 3,144 households and 1,668 families. The city had about 4,241 people per square mile (1,639.9/km2). There were 3,309 homes.
Most people in Roeland Park were White (80.48%). Other groups included Black or African-American (3.71%), Native American (0.42%), Asian (1.96%), and Pacific Islander (0.17%). About 4.03% were from other races, and 9.21% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 13.8% of the population.
About 24.2% of households had children under 18. About 39.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.1 people, and the average family had 2.8 people.
The median age in the city was 34.8 years. About 18.9% of the people were under 18. About 35.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
The average income for households was $73,786. For families, it was $87,727. About 12.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
2010 Population Details
In the census of 2010, there were 6,731 people in the city. There were 3,065 households and 1,732 families. The population density was about 4,154.9 people per square mile (1,604.2/km2). There were 3,282 housing units.
The racial makeup was 87.6% White, 3.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.5% Asian. About 3.8% were from other races, and 3.0% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 10.4% of the population.
About 26.6% of households had children under 18. About 42.2% were married couples. The average household size was 2.20 people. The average family size was 2.82 people.
The median age in the city was 34.1 years. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 36% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Education and Learning
The public schools in Roeland Park are part of the Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district.
Schools located within the city include:
- Roesland Elementary School
- St. Agnes Elementary School
- Bishop Miege High School
Libraries for Students
The Johnson County Library serves the people of Roeland Park. The library's Cedar Roe branch is located right in Roeland Park.
Notable People from Roeland Park
Many interesting people have lived in or were born in Roeland Park. Here are a few:
- John D. Carmack (born 1970) - A computer programmer who helped start the video game company id Software.
- Sharice Davids (born 1980) - A member of the United States House of Representatives for Kansas.
- Catherine Fox (born 1977) - A swimmer who won two gold medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Mike Gardner (born 1967) - A football coach.
- Nia Williams (born 1990) - A soccer defender.
- Phil McGraw (born 1950) - A television personality and author, known as Dr. Phil. He lived in Roeland Park during high school.
- Ardie Davis - A well-known barbecue judge.
See also
In Spanish: Roeland Park (Kansas) para niños
