Editing Roeland Park, Kansas

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'''Roeland Park''' is a city in [[Johnson County, Kansas|Johnson County]], [[Kansas]], United States,<ref name="GNIS"/> and located within the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 6,871.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Roeland Park, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Roeland_Park_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2060825 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123025240/https://data.census.gov/profile/Roeland_Park_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2060825 |archive-date=November 23, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Census-2020-QF">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts; Roeland Park, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/roelandparkcitykansas/POP010220 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=August 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828075756/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/roelandparkcitykansas/POP010220 |archive-date=August 28, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
The community was named after John Roe, an immigrant from Ireland who settled on {{convert|267|acre|km2}} in 1883, on part of which Roeland Park now stands. The Roe Home was built in 1891 and razed in 1958 to make room for the interchange at Roe Boulevard and Shawnee Mission Parkway.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jocohistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/alb/id/315 | title=John Roe House :: Album, the Newsletter of the Johnson County Museum | publisher=JoCoHistory | access-date=August 18, 2012}}</ref>

The area that would become Roeland Park was first developed in 1905 as a [[streetcar suburb]], known as Southridge, by [[William B. Strang Jr.|William Strang]]. Strang's [[Missouri and Kansas Interurban Railway]] went through Roeland Park on its way from Rosedale to downtown Overland Park. Single-family home construction in this area accelerated during the late 1930s and 1940s as more developers subdivided land purchased from farmers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=John R. |date=October 1, 1996 |title=Chapter 1 - Before We Were A City |url=https://www.roelandpark.net/DocumentCenter/View/107/Chapter-1---Before-We-Werea-City-PDF}}</ref>

Incorporation of the city of Roeland Park occurred on July 2, 1951, led by developer Charles Vawter and his Roeland Park Homes Association. A series of annexations occurred between 1951 and 1959 leading to the present-day city boundaries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=John R. |date=October 1, 1996 |title=Chapter 2 - Roeland Park Becomes City, Or How We Grew |url=https://www.roelandpark.net/DocumentCenter/View/108/Chapter-2---Roeland-Park-Becomesa-City-or-How-We-Grew-PDF}}</ref>

Roeland Park's original pool was built in 1958 on land donated by the Roe Estate. The new pool facility is located on the east side of the Community Center at 4843 Rosewood Drive. The Community Center address is 4850 Rosewood Drive and offers many different programs throughout the year. A fabric dome which covers the main pool is in place from September to May, allowing residents to use the main pool throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aquatic Center|url=https://www.roelandpark.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Aquatic-Center-1|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704231759/https://www.roelandpark.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Aquatic-Center-1|archive-date=2020-07-04|access-date=August 18, 2012|publisher=City of Roeland Park}}</ref>

In 2023, Michael Poppa was appointed mayor, becoming the first openly gay mayor of any large city in Johnson County. Poppa succeeded previous mayor, Mike Kelly, who was elected chairman of the Johnson County board of commissioners.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Juliana |date=2023-01-17 |title=Roeland Park's new mayor is LGBTQ pathbreaker in JoCo |url=https://shawneemissionpost.com/2023/01/17/roeland-park-mayor-michael-poppa-191681/ |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Shawnee Mission Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>

==Demographics==
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|1960= 8949
|1970= 9760
|1980= 7962
|1990= 7706
|2000= 6817
|2010= 6731
|2020= 6871
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[[File:Photo of Roeland Park City Hall in Fall.png|thumb|right|Roeland Park City Hall (2023)]]
[[File:R Park Photo.png|thumb|right|Roeland Park at dusk (2023)]]

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-15 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 6,871 people, 3,144 households, and 1,668 families in Roeland Park. The population density was 4,241.4 per square mile (1,639.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,309 housing units at an average density of 2,042.6 per square mile (789.7/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 80.48% (5,530) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 3.71% (255) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.42% (29) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.96% (135) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.17% (12) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 4.03% (277) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.21% (633) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 13.8% (934) of the population.

Of the 3,144 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 39.6% were married couples living together; 32.1% had a female householder with no husband present. 35.4% of households consisted of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.

18.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 76.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-15|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $73,786 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,457) and the median family income $87,727 (+/- $12,353). Males had a median income of $55,417 (+/- $10,368) versus $39,659 (+/- $10,836) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $45,406 (+/- $5,076). Approximately, 10.8% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 6,731 people, 3,065 households, and 1,732 families living in the city.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=August 15, 2012}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|4154.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,282 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2025.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 10.4% of the population.

There were 3,065 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 6,817 people, 3,007 households, and 1,798 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|4,197.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,115 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,918.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.39% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.97% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.45% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.51% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.65% of the population.

There were 3,007 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,455, and the median income for a family was $61,750. Males had a median income of $40,504 versus $32,212 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $26,220. About 3.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Shawnee Mission USD 512]] public school district.

Roesland Elementary School, St. Agnes Elementary School and [[Bishop Miege High School]] are all located within the city.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.roelandpark.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Section-2-Comp-Plan-ADOPTED-6-4-2012.pdf | title=SECTION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS | date=July 17, 2012 | access-date=August 18, 2012}}</ref>

===Libraries===
The [[Johnson County Library]] serves residents of Roeland Park. The library's Cedar Roe branch is in Roeland Park.

==Notable people==
{{category see also|People from Roeland Park, Kansas}}
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Roeland Park include:
* [[John D. Carmack]] (1970- ), computer programmer, co-founder of video game company [[id Software]]<ref>{{cite web | title = John Carmack | publisher = IMDb | url = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138316/ | access-date = 2016-03-25}}</ref>
* [[Sharice Davids]] (1980- ), member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from {{ushr|KS|3}}<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/olm-116.pdf Member list for the 116th U. S. Congress]</ref>
* [[Catherine Fox]] (1977- ), swimmer, winner of two gold medals at the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Catherine Fox | publisher = Sports-Reference.com | url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fo/catherine-fox-1.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418033303/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fo/catherine-fox-1.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2020-04-18 | access-date = 2016-03-25}}</ref>
* [[Mike Gardner (American football)|Mike Gardner]] (1967- ), football coach<ref>{{cite web | title = Mike Gardner returns to the helm of Bluejay football at Tabor College | publisher = Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | url = http://www.kcacsports.com/article/1026.php | date = 2009-12-02 | access-date = 2016-03-25}}</ref>
* [[Nia Williams]] (1990- ), soccer defender<ref>{{cite web | title = Nia Williams | publisher = FC Kansas City | url = http://www.fckansascity.com/roster/nia-williams/ | access-date = 2016-03-25}}</ref>
* [[Phil McGraw]] (1950- ), television personality and author, lived in Roeland Park during high school and married his first wife at the former Southridge Presbyterian Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Lisa |date=October 17, 2002 |title=Ex-wife talks about her years with Dr. Phil |url=https://www.recordnet.com/story/lifestyle/2002/10/17/ex-wife-talks-about-her/986194007/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The Stockton Record |publisher=Kansas City Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Ardie Davis]], barbecue judge<ref>{{Cite web |last=Senter |first=Jay |date=2019-06-18 |title=Roeland Park to name new R Park pavilion after Gretchen and Ardie Davis |url=https://johnsoncountypost.com/2019/06/18/roeland-park-to-name-new-r-park-pavilion-after-gretchen-and-ardie-davis-80295/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Johnson County Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Johnson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Johnson County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.roelandpark.net/ City of Roeland Park]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41261008 Roeland Park - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.roelandpark.net/149/History-of-Roeland-Park-Kansas History of Roeland Park]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/KansasCity.pdf Roeland Park city map], KDOT

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