Olmitz, Kansas

Olmitz, Kansas
City
Location within Barton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°30′59″N98°56′15″W / 38.51639°N 98.93750°W / 38.51639; -98.93750 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Barton
Founded	1880s
Platted	1885
Incorporated	1920
Named for	Olomouc
Area [2]
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,021 ft (616 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	90
• Density	560/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67564
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-52750
GNIS ID	475502 [1]

Olmitz is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90. ^[3]

History

Olmitz was laid out in 1885. ^[4] It was named after the city of Olomouc (German: Olmütz), in Austria-Hungary (today in the Czech Republic). ^[5] Olmitz was originally built up chiefly by Austrians. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	166		—
1940	130		−21.7%
1950	125		−3.8%
1960	141		12.8%
1970	161		14.2%
1980	140		−13.0%
1990	130		−7.1%
2000	138		6.2%
2010	114		−17.4%
2020	90		−21.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 90 people, 40 households, and 29 families in Olmitz. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 566.0 per square mile (218.5/km²). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 352.2 per square mile (136.0/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 96.67% (87) white or European American (96.67% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.33% (3) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 40 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.3. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population. ^[13]

17.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.6 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $100,000 (+/- $74,556). ^[14] Males had a median income of $42,500 (+/- $40,367) versus $33,333 (+/- $29,850) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,167 (+/- $24,941). ^[15] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 114 people, 54 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 670.6 inhabitants per square mile (258.9/km²). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 411.8 per square mile (159.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 54 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 138 people, 62 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 828.6 inhabitants per square mile (319.9/km²). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 426.3 per square mile (164.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, and 3.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $13,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,998. There were 11.9% of families and 12.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.6% of under eighteens and 7.4% of those over 64.

References

1. "Olmitz, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Olmitz, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
4. Biographical History of Barton County, Kansas. Great Bend Tribune. 1912. pp.  79.
5. "Profile for Olmitz, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 4, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas

External links

• Olmitz - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 431, local school district
• Olmitz city map, KDOT