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Olsburg

Kansas · 218 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Olsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+14%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−7%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842082332582821990201020202024Olsburg
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,460
+92%since 2000
from $14,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(5)
Diversity Score8.9%(19)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olsburg, Kansas?

Olsburg, Kansas has about 218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Olsburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Olsburg, Kansas earns about $66,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olsburg, Kansas expensive?

In Olsburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Olsburg, Kansas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Olsburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olsburg, Kansas?

About 5.1% of people in Olsburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olsburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Olsburg, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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