Offerle, Kansas

Offerle is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> It is located along Highway 50.

History

Offerle was founded in 1876. It was named for Lawrence Offerle, one of its founders.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The first post office in Offerle was established in May 1876.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref>Climate Summary for Offerle, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 179 people, 80 households, and 54 families in Offerle.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 650.9 per square mile (251.3/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 316.4 per square mile (122.1/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.76% (30) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 26.3% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 199 people, 83 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 92 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 220 people, 86 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 90 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Offerle High School was closed through school unification. The Offerle High School mascot was Indians.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

• Offerle - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 347, local school district
• Offerle COOP
• Offerle city map, EdwardsCounty.org
• Offerle city map, KDOT