Oskaloosa, Kansas

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Oskaloosa, Kansas
City
Business district of Oskaloosa (2014)
Business district of Oskaloosa (2014)
Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jefferson County (legend)
KDOT map of Jefferson County (legend)
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Country United States
State Kansas
County Jefferson
Area[1]
 • Total 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
 • Land 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 1,119 ft (341 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,113
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,096
 • Density 1,100/sq mi (420/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66066
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-53375 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0478510 [5]
Website City Website

Oskaloosa is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Kansas, United States.[6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,113.[7] Oskaloosa is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Oskaloosa was founded in 1856.[8] It was named after the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa.[9]

The first post office in Oskaloosa was established in November 1856.[10]

Geography

Oskaloosa is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (39.215849, -95.313800).[11] It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and K-92, approximately 15 miles north of Lawrence. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2), of which, 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]

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, Oskaloosa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860 631 —
1870 640 1.4%
1880 725 13.3%
1890 773 6.6%
1900 978 26.5%
1910 851 −13.0%
1920 700 −17.7%
1930 733 4.7%
1940 800 9.1%
1950 721 −9.9%
1960 807 11.9%
1970 955 18.3%
1980 1,092 14.3%
1990 1,074 −1.6%
2000 1,165 8.5%
2010 1,113 −4.5%
Est. 2014 1,086 [13] −2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,113 people, 435 households, and 281 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,091.2 inhabitants per square mile (421.3/km2). There were 480 housing units at an average density of 470.6 per square mile (181.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 435 households of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,165 people, 439 households, and 291 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,281.5 people per square mile (494.3/km²). There were 478 housing units at an average density of 525.8 per square mile (202.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.03% White, 0.52% Native American, 0.69% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.

There were 439 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,684, and the median income for a family was $41,477. Males had a median income of $35,043 versus $23,295 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,677. About 9.8% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

See also

References

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  12. ↑ Climate Summary for Oskaloosa, Kansas
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