Ozawkie, Kansas facts for kids
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Ozawkie, Kansas
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Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 645 |
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620 |
| • Density | 2,087.54/sq mi (806.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66070
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-53925 |
| GNIS ID | 0478489 |
Ozawkie is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 645. Located adjacent to Perry Lake, Ozawkie formerly existed in a different location but was relocated without the aid of government funding prior to the reservoir's construction.
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History
It was originally named Osawkee and became Jefferson County's original county seat in 1855. Ozawkie was the name of a Sauk Indian. The county seat was transferred to Oskaloosa in 1858.
In 1930, there were rumors the US Army Corps of Engineers building a dam and relocation would be required. However, it wasn't until 1954 that the Perry Dam Project was approved. Since Ozawkie wasn't incorporated, the US Government would not relocate it. Citizens came together to form a non-profit organization to help move Ozawkie. In 1966, Ozawkie was relocated to higher ground west of the original town site and a water tower, school and 26 homes were built.
In 1967, Ozawkie was incorporated.
Geography
Ozawkie is located at 39°14′00″N 95°27′57″W / 39.233201°N 95.465709°W (39.233201, -95.465709). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 137 | — | |
| 1980 | 472 | 244.5% | |
| 1990 | 403 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 552 | 37.0% | |
| 2010 | 645 | 16.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 620 | −3.9% | |
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Ozawkie is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 645 people, 231 households, and 195 families living in the city. The population density was 1,697.4 inhabitants per square mile (655.4/km2). There were 246 housing units at an average density of 647.4 per square mile (250.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 231 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.6% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Education
The community is served by Jefferson West USD 340 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Ozawkie para niños
