Olmitz, Kansas

Olmitz is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 114.[6]

Olmitz, Kansas
City
Location within Barton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°30′59″N 98°56′15″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Barton
Founded	1880s
Platted	1885
Incorporated	1920
Named for	Olomouc
Area [1]
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km^2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,014 ft (614 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	114
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	105
• Density	660.38/sq mi (255.68/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67564
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-52750 [4]
GNIS ID	0475502 [5]

History

Olmitz was laid out in 1885.[7] It was named after the city of Olomouc (German: Olmütz), in Austria-Hungary (today in the Czech Republic).[8] Olmitz was originally built up chiefly by Austrians.[7]

Geography

Olmitz is located at 38°30′59″N 98°56′15″W (38.516460, -98.937386).[9] 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.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
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%
Est. 2019	105	[3]	−7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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[4] of 2000, there were 138 people, 62 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 828.6 people per square mile (313.4/km²). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 426.3 per square mile (161.3/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. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
7. Biographical History of Barton County, Kansas. Great Bend Tribune. 1912. pp. 79.
8. "Profile for Olmitz, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas

External links

City

• Olmitz - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 431, local school district

Maps

• Olmitz City Map, KDOT