Olpe, Kansas
Olpe is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 519.
History and etymology
Olpe got its start in the year 1879 following construction of the railroad through that territory. It had formerly been known as Eagle Creek Station before the name had been changed to Bitlertown after the owner of the townsite, Gilbert Bitler. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Olpe, Germany, caused the name to be selected.Olpe was incorporated as a city in 1905.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water.Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Olpe has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Demographics
Olpe is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 519 people, 205 households, and 140 families in Olpe. The population density was 739.3 per square mile. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 327.6 per square mile. The racial makeup was 93.83% white or European American, 0.39% black or African-American, 0.39% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.39% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from other races, and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% of the population.Of the 205 households, 36.1% had children under the age of 18; 56.6% were married couples living together; 21.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.5% of the population.
28.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.6 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,875 and the median family income was $79,464. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $18,750 for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,306. Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 546 people, 220 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 239 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.There were 220 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 39 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 504 people, 196 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 215 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.40% African American, 0.60% Native American, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.There were 196 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,623. About 5.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.