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Ogden, Kansas
Location of Ogden, Kansas
Location of Ogden, Kansas
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Riley
Area
 • Total 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2)
 • Land 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2)
 • Water 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
1,047 ft (319 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,661
 • Density 960.1/sq mi (370.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66517
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-52275
GNIS ID 2395307

Ogden is a city in Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,661. It is located near Fort Riley between Manhattan and Junction City.

History

Kansas - Oberlin through Republican River - NARA - 23940247 (cropped)
View of Ogden, 1920s

Ogden was founded about 1857. It was named for Major E. A. Ogden of the Army Corps of Engineers, a leader in building Fort Riley nearby. Ogden was incorporated as a city in 1870.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.30 km2), of which, 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.

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, Ogden has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 173
1900 232 34.1%
1910 230 −0.9%
1920 596 159.1%
1930 418 −29.9%
1940 494 18.2%
1950 845 71.1%
1960 1,780 110.7%
1970 1,491 −16.2%
1980 1,804 21.0%
1990 1,494 −17.2%
2000 1,762 17.9%
2010 2,087 18.4%
2020 1,661 −20.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Ogden is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,661 people, 699 households, and 430 families in Ogden. The population density was 992.8 per square mile (383.3/km2). There were 923 housing units at an average density of 551.7 per square mile (213.0/km2). The racial makeup was 72.91% (1,211) white or European American (68.93% non-Hispanic white), 7.53% (125) black or African-American, 1.2% (20) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.77% (46) Asian, 0.06% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.61% (60) from other races, and 11.92% (198) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 12.64% (210) of the population.

Of the 699 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18; 45.1% were married couples living together; 22.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.3% of households consisted of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.3% of the population.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,190 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,514) and the median family income was $48,864 (+/- $9,241). Males had a median income of $40,192 (+/- $7,212) versus $20,052 (+/- $8,316) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,594 (+/- $6,460). Approximately, 15.1% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under the age of 18 and 2.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,087 people, 823 households, and 551 families living in the city. The population density was 1,296.3 inhabitants per square mile (500.5/km2). There were 992 housing units at an average density of 616.1 per square mile (237.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.8% White, 11.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population.

There were 823 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 26.5 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.1% were from 25 to 44; 15.7% were from 45 to 64; and 4.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

Education

The community is served by Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 public school district. A fraction of northeast Ogden is served by Geary County USD 475.

See also

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