Ozawkie, Kansas

Ozawkie, Kansas
City
Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jefferson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°14′00″N95°27′57″W / 39.23333°N 95.46583°W / 39.23333; -95.46583 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jefferson
Incorporated	1967
Area [2]
• 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]	997 ft (304 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	638
• Density	2,100/sq mi (830/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66070
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-53925 [1]
GNIS ID	478489 [1]
Website	ozawkie.org

Ozawkie is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 638. ^[3] 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. ^[4]

History

It was originally named Osawkee and became Jefferson County's original county seat in 1855. The word Ozawkie is derived from the Sauk or Saukee Indians.

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, the relocated Ozawkie was incorporated. ^[5]

Geography

Ozawkie is located at 39°14′00″N95°27′57″W / 39.233201°N 95.465709°W / 39.233201; -95.465709 (39.233201, -95.465709). ^[6] 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. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	137		—
1980	472		244.5%
1990	403		−14.6%
2000	552		37.0%
2010	645		16.8%
2020	638		−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Ozawkie is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 638 people, 238 households, and 186 families in Ozawkie. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 2,148.1 per square mile (829.4/km²). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 845.1 per square mile (326.3/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 87.15% (556) white or European American (86.83% non-Hispanic white), 1.57% (10) black or African-American, 1.57% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.16% (1) Asian, 1.88% (12) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.16% (1) from other races, and 7.52% (48) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.04% (13) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 238 households, 37.4% had children under the age of 18; 63.0% were married couples living together; 18.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.7. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 25.4% of the population. ^[14]

27.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.9 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $83,295 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,572) and the median family income was $88,393 (+/- $12,828). ^[15] Males had a median income of $59,432 (+/- $10,171) versus $40,000 (+/- $6,820) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $44,938 (+/- $10,576). ^[16] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 0.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] 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.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 552 people, 202 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 1,797.3 inhabitants per square mile (693.9/km²). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 703.3 per square mile (271.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.72% African American, 1.27% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 202 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,969, and the median income for a family was $67,292. Males had a median income of $42,308 versus $27,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,857. About 1.1% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Education

The community is served by Jefferson West USD 340 public school district.

See also

• Kansas portal

• Perry Lake and Perry State Park
• Great Flood of 1951

References

1. "Ozawkie, 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 Ozawkie, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
4. "Perry Lake: Lake of Trails" (PDF). Heartland Engineer. April 2006. pp. 13–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2007.
5. History of Ozawkie
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Jefferson County, Kansas

External links

• City of Ozawkie
• Ozawkie - Directory of Public Officials
• Ozawkie City Map, KDOT