Olpe, Kansas facts for kids
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Olpe, Kansas
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Location within Lyon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Founded | 1850s |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Olpe, Germany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Estimate
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535 |
| • Density | 762.11/sq mi (294.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66865
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-52800 |
| GNIS ID | 477418 |
Olpe is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 546.
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History
Olpe had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It had formerly been known as Eagle Creek Station before the name had been changed to Bitlertown for 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
Olpe is located at 38°15′43″N 96°10′10″W / 38.26194°N 96.16944°W (38.262070, -96.169322). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), of which 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) 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
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 215 | — | |
| 1920 | 235 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 317 | 34.9% | |
| 1940 | 331 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 293 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 722 | 146.4% | |
| 1970 | 453 | −37.3% | |
| 1980 | 477 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 431 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 504 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 546 | 8.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 535 | −2.0% | |
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Olpe is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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 814.9 inhabitants per square mile (314.6/km2). There were 239 housing units at an average density of 356.7 per square mile (137.7/km2). 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.
Attractions
The Chicken House is a restaurant that has been in operation since 1958 with roots to 1934. The restaurant has acted as a town hall, playing host to governors and state representatives and was named by USA Today as one of 50 Great Plates From 50 Great States in 2000. The restaurant has raised notice as far away as New Jersey.
Education
The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.
Olpe High School
Olpe Elementary School
Before Olpe Elementary was a school, the school was called Harmony Hill, that started as a one-room school house and had later additions. It was located in the country about 3 miles north of Olpe. In December 1991, Olpe Elementary School was completed. The elementary wing of the building adjoins the cafeteria to the west of the high school. In 1997, two additional classrooms and a library were added to the elementary school.
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Prior to the 1950s there was no public high school in Olpe. Area students attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. Olpe High School was built in the early 1950s. The first class graduated from Olpe Rural High School in 1952; however, the new building was then incomplete. That first year, the old St. Joseph's High School building was rented and classes were held there. Students began attending the newly constructed building the next year. Since then, it has housed kindergarten through sixth grade classes. After the 2012–2013 school year, Saint Joseph's Catholic School closed, due to the economy.
Notable people
- Donald Redeker - Environmentalist.
See also
In Spanish: Olpe (Kansas) para niños
