Offerle, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°53′27″N 99°33′37″W / 37.89083°N 99.56028°W / 37.89083; -99.56028
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Offerle, Kansas
City
Location within County and Kansas
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°53′27″N 99°33′37″W / 37.89083°N 99.56028°W / 37.89083; -99.56028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEdwards
Founded1876
Incorporated1917
Named forLawrence Offerle
Area
[2]
 • Total0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,267 ft (691 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total179
 • Density640/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67563
Area code620
FIPS code20-52200
GNIS ID2395304[1]

Offerle is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179.[3] It is located along Highway 50.

History

Offerle was founded in 1876. It was named for Lawrence Offerle, one of its founders.[4]

The first post office in Offerle was established in May, 1876.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.[6]

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, Offerle has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920225—
193029832.4%
1940273−8.4%
1950269−1.5%
1960208−22.7%
19702121.9%
198024415.1%
1990228−6.6%
2000220−3.5%
2010199−9.5%
2020179−10.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 179 people, 80 households, and 54 families in Offerle.[8][9] The population density was 650.9 per square mile (251.3/km2). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 316.4 per square mile (122.1/km2).[9][10] The racial makeup was 79.89% (143) white or European American (77.09% non-Hispanic white), 0.56% (1) black or African-American, 1.12% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.59% (10) from other races, and 12.85% (23) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.76% (30) of the population.[12]

Of the 80 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.0% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% 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 3.0.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 26.3% of the population.[14]

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.6 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.0 males.[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,915) and the median family income was $62,917 (+/- $32,748).[15] Males had a median income of $47,679 (+/- $23,623) versus $22,083 (+/- $6,013) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,324 (+/- $4,366).[16] Approximately, 1.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those ages 65 or over.[17][18]

2010 census

As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 199 people, 83 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 765.4 inhabitants per square mile (295.5/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 353.8 per square mile (136.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 3.0% Native American, and 5.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6% of the population.

There were 83 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[20] of 2000, there were 220 people, 86 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.2 inhabitants per square mile (315.9/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 334.7 per square mile (129.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.09% White, 0.45% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,208, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,549. About 3.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

Offerle is served by USD 347 Kinsley-Offerle Public Schools.[21]

Offerle High School was closed through school unification. The Offerle High School mascot was Indians.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Offerle, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Offerle, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 184.
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Offerle, Kansas
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. 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.
  21. ^ "Kinsley-Offerle Public Schools". USD 347. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  22. ^ "Offerle High School". classmates.com. Retrieved January 15, 2017.

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