Olathe, Kansas
Olathe: county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
About
Olathe is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 865 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 921 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Olathe
| Population | 921 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Phone Area Codes | 913 |
| Area | 159.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8814,-94.8191 |
| Altitude | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Capital city | Olathe is capital of Johnson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:03:58 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 66061 |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Olathe is located at 38°52'53"N 94°49'9"W (38.8814000, -94.8191300).
Olathe map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Olathe increased by 6.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 865 | - | census |
| 2011 | 847 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 855 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 863 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 866 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 875 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 880 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 884 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 893 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 892 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 921 | 3.15% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Olathe
1City of Olathe City Hall
100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139718600 | Website available
2City Hall
100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139718600 | Website available
3City of Olathe
100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139718600 | Website available
4Olathe Municipal Services and Public Works Center
1385 S Robinson St Drive, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139719311 | Website available
5Olathe City Hall
100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
6Olathe City HR Office
100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139716235 | Website available
7IT
100 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 View details
Phone: +19139716606 | Website available
People born in Olathe (38)
People born in Olathe, including soccer player Michael Thomas, stage and movie actor Larry Parks, 36th Governor of Kansas John Anderson, Jr., .
More notable people
- Herbert S. Hadley (American politician) he was born in 20/02/1872
- Chauncey B. Little (American politician (1877-1952)) he was born in 10/02/1877
- Charles Rogers (American actor and jazz musician (1904-1999)) he was born in 13/08/1904
- Adam Jamal Craig (American actor) he was born in 03/09/1981
- Arland Bruce III (American football player) he was born in 23/11/1977
- Charles H. Zimmerman (American aeronautical engineer) he was born in 01/01/1908
- Charles Miller (American musician) he was born in 02/06/1939
- Chris Burnett (American musician) he was born in 02/11/1955
- Claude Hendrix (American baseball player) he was born in 13/04/1889
- Don Davis (American football player and coach) he was born in 17/12/1972
- Donald J. Tyson (American businessman) he was born in 21/04/1930
- Harold Sebring (American college football player, college football coach, lawyer, Florida Supreme Court justice, Nuremberg Trials judge) he was born in 09/03/1898
- Jesse Clyde Nichols (American developer of commercial and residential real estate) he was born in 23/08/1880
- Karin Brownlee (American politician) she was born in 25/07/1955
- M. Alice LeGrow (Alternative comics artist, writer, and costume designer) she was born in 01/01/1981
- Emily Sander (Murder victim) she was born in 26/02/1989
- Richie Pratt (American musician) he was born in 11/03/1943
- Steve Fisher (American snowboarder) he was born in 21/09/1982
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Olathe, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155520 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe (KS) | 66062-1899 |
| 442569 | Grantham University | Lenexa (KS) | 66219 |
| 155210 | Johnson County Community College | Overland Park (KS) | 66210-1299 |
| 442718 | National American University-Overland Park | Overland Park (KS) | 66212-5451 |
| 461801 | Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics | Lenexa (KS) | 66215-3803 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Olathe, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Olathe.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olath Post Office | Olathe (KS) | 66061 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Olathe, Colorado human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 1,824 people.
Other cities in Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , KS. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Leawood | 34,669 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Prairie Village | 21,877 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Merriam | 11,128 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States |
| Mission | 9,873 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Roeland Park | 6,652 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States |
| De Soto | 6,648 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Aubry | 4,531 | Township in Johnson County, Kansas |
| Fairway | 3,963 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mission Hills | 3,533 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Spring Hill | 3,316 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Gardner | 2,941 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Edgerton | 1,773 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Westwood | 1,642 | City in Kansas |