Ottawa, Kansas
Ottawa: Town in Kansas, United States
About
Ottawa is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 46 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43 inhabitants.
The town was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Ottawa
| Population : | 43 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Different from : | Ottawa County, Ottawa |
| Postal code : | 66067 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 25.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Capital city : | Ottawa is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:18:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ottawa is located at 38°36'56"N 95°16'4"W (38.6155700, -95.2677500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ottawa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ottawa decreased by 6.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 46 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Ottawa (14)
People born in Ottawa, including mathematician John G. Thompson, Congressman Jerry Voorhis, astronaut Steven Hawley, .
List
- Merritt C. Mechem (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1870
- Gary Hart (Democratic politician from Colorado) he was born in 28/11/1936
- Robert Hopkins (American screenwriter) he was born in 21/09/1886
- Frank Sigel Dietrich (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/01/1863
- Wendell L. Minckley (American zoologist) he was born in 13/11/1935
- Paul Helms (American baking industry executive and sports philanthropist) he was born in 19/09/1889
- Richard Cannady (American Republican politician) he was born in 18/08/1935
- Abner Vickery (American golfer) he was born in 11/09/1879
- Paul Villepigue (American composer and arranger) he was born in 12/07/1919
- Charles O. Minckley
- Frank George Howe (American author) he was born in 30/06/1890
Schools in Ottawa
College & universities near Ottawa, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155627 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa (KS) | 66067-3399 |
| 454582 | Ottawa University-Online | Ottawa (KS) | 66067 |
| 154688 | Baker University | Baldwin City (KS) | 66006-0065 |
| 155140 | Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence (KS) | 66046-4800 |
| 155317 | University of Kansas | Lawrence (KS) | 66045 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ottawa, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Ottawa , Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 18,097 people.
- Ottawa , Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 4,323 people.
- Ottawa , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,937 people.
- Ottawa , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | 1,784 | Citty in Kansas |
| Centropolis | 1,017 | Township in Franklin County, Kansas |
| Pomona | 969 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Pomona | 837 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Peoria | 696 | Settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, USA |
| Homewood | 548 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States |
| Richmond | 457 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Williamsburg | 394 | City in Kansas |
| Princeton | 269 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States |
| Lane | 229 | City in Franklin County, Kansas, United States |
| Rantoul | 187 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America |
