Odin, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°33′58″N 98°36′31″W / 38.56611°N 98.60861°W / 38.56611; -98.60861
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Odin, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
Odin is located in Kansas
Odin
Odin
Odin is located in the United States
Odin
Odin
Coordinates: 38°33′58″N 98°36′31″W / 38.56611°N 98.60861°W / 38.56611; -98.60861[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBarton
Area
 • Total4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
 • Land4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,844 ft (562 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total87
 • Density22/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-52175
GNIS ID475528 [1]

Odin is an unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 87.[2] It is located northwest of Claflin at the intersection of NE 140 Rd and NE 90 Ave.

History[edit]

Odin had a post office from 1877 until 1906. The post office was re-established in 1950, and finally closed again in 1995.[3]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.18%, is water.[4]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010101—
202087−13.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Odin as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 87 people, 38 households, and 27 families in Odin.[5][6] The population density was 21.8 per square mile (8.4/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 14.0 per square mile (5.4/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 100.0% (87) white or European American (100.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[9]

Of the 38 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18; 63.2% were married couples living together; 10.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.9% of households consisted of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 4.1.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.1% of the population.[11]

24.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.[6]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $21,645 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,990).[12] The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,171 (+/- $21,426).[13] Approximately, 60.0% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 50.0% of those ages 65 or over.[14][15]

Education[edit]

The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district.

Odin schools were closed in 1974 through school unification. The Odin High School mascot was Odin Tigers.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Odin, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Odin, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Odin CDP, Kansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "Western Kansas Basketball Results", Great Bend Tribune, 13 December 1967, p.5.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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