Oskaloosa, Kansas

Oskaloosa was founded in 1856.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n316 209]}} It was named after the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa.{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JroyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hegFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6612%2C4399216 | title=What's in a name? Key elements of area history | work=Lawrence Journal-World | date=November 28, 1997 | access-date=28 April 2015 | author=Carpenter, Tim | pages=3B}} The first post office in Oskaloosa was established in November 1856.{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:JF |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125438/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:JF |archive-date=October 9, 2013 }}

In 1888, Oskaloosa citizens elected Mary D. Lowman mayor with a city council composed entirely of women, making the city the first in the state to elect an all-women city administration."The Latest Kansas Innovation: A Municipal Government Composed of Women". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, vols. 65–67, pp. 149–151 (April 21, 1888).Willard, Frances Elizabeth. A woman of the century: Fourteen hundred-seventy biographical sketches accompanied by portraits of leading American women in all walks of life. New York: Moulton, 1893, p. 476.

Oskaloosa is located at {{coord|39|12|57|N|95|18|50|W|type:city}} (39.215849, -95.313800).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and K-92, approximately 15 miles north of Lawrence. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oskaloosa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=1641&cityname=Oskaloosa%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Oskaloosa, Kansas]

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Oskaloosa is part of the Topeka metropolitan area.

The 2020 United States census counted 1,110 people, 411 households, and 255 families in Oskaloosa.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 1,116.7 per square mile (431.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 461.8 per square mile (178.3/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 91.8% (1,019) white or European American (89.82% non-Hispanic white), 0.27% (3) black or African-American, 0.54% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.36% (4) Asian, 0.09% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.9% (10) from other races, and 6.04% (67) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.6% (40) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 411 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18; 45.0% were married couples living together; 27.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.1% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,783 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,925) and the median family income was $86,806 (+/- $11,777).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $41,833 (+/- $15,554) versus $28,500 (+/- $20,563) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,389 (+/- $10,056).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 6.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.3% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Oskaloosa%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 1,113 people, 435 households, and 281 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1091.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 480 housing units at an average density of {{convert|470.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 435 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 1,165 people, 439 households, and 291 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,281.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 478 housing units at an average density of {{convert|525.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.03% White, 0.52% Native American, 0.69% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.

There were 439 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,684, and the median income for a family was $41,477. Males had a median income of $35,043 versus $23,295 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,677. About 9.8% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served by Oskaloosa USD 341 public school district, which has a high school, middle school, and elementary school.

Oskaloosa is the host of The Oskaloosa Independent, the official newspaper of Jefferson County, which publishes weekly on Thursdays. The Independent was founded by J.W. Roberts, the great-grandfather of Sen. Pat Roberts. The masthead says The Independent was established in 1860 and is six months older than the state of Kansas. The Independent is currently owned by Davis Publications, which also owns The Valley Falls Vindicator.{{Cite web |title=Contact Us – JeffCountyNews.com |url=https://www.jeffcountynews.com/contact-us/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |language=en-US}} Holly Allen is the managing editor and Wesley Cudney is the main reporter covering the East side of Jefferson County.

• Roger Barker, sociologist who studied everyday life in Oskaloosa.
• McKinley Burnett, leading figure in Brown v. Board of Education.
• James Reynolds, actor on Days of Our Lives for over 30 years.
• C. Wesley Roberts, chairman of the Republican Party, father of U.S. Senator Pat Roberts.
• Dummy Taylor, deaf Major League Baseball pitcher.

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{{Commons category|Oskaloosa, Kansas}}

• [http://www.cityofoskaloosaks.org/ City of Oskaloosa]
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260946 Oskaloosa - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.usd341.org/ USD 341], local school district
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/oskaloosa.pdf Oskaloosa City Map], KDOT

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