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Encyclopedia > Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas
Location within the state of Kansas
Location within the state of Kansas
Coordinates: 38°56′24.26″N 94°40′50.51″W / 38.9400722, -94.6806972
Country United States
State Kansas
County Johnson
Government
 - Mayor Carl R. Gerlach
Area
 - Total 65.3 sq mi (169.2 km²)
 - Land 65.2 sq mi (169.0 km²)
 - Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Elevation 1,079 ft (329 m)
Population (2006)
 - Total 165,890 (city proper)
 - Density 2,627/sq mi (1,014.3/km²)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 913
FIPS code 20-53775[1]
GNIS feature ID 0479210[2]
Website: http://www.opkansas.org

Overland Park is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is located in Johnson County, a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is near Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood. The population was 149,080 at the 2000 census. In 2006 CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Overland Park sixth on its list of the 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. [3] This article is about the U.S. state. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. state. ... 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History

The city traces its roots back to 1905, with the arrival of its founder, William B. Strang Jr., who plotted subdivisions along a military roadway on 600 acres (2.4 km²) he purchased that are now part of the old downtown area. One of those subdivisions was named Overland Park, and was the site for the first airplane flight west of the Mississippi with shows by the Wright brothers, sponsored by Strang, on December 24, 1909. For other uses, see 1905 (disambiguation). ... William B. Strang Jr. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...


The city was incorporated as a first-class city on May 20, 1960, making it one of the youngest communities in Johnson County. Its initial population was 28,085 and was bounded by Antioch Road (West), 107th Street (South), Chadwick (East) and I-35 (North). In 1960 the population was 28,085 with 17.2 square miles (44.5 km²) incorporated. By 1990 the population was 111,790 and in 1995 the incorporated land area was 56.6 square miles (146.6 km²). Since 1995, the population has since grown to over 167,000 by 2005 with 62.26 square miles (161.25 km²) of land area. Overland Park is now the second most populous city in Kansas. is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Johnson County (standard abbreviation: JO) is a county located in the state of Kansas. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...


Geography

Overland Park is centered at 38°56'24" North, 94°40'51" West (38.94, -94.68)[4]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 56.8 square miles (147.2 km²), of which, 56.8 square miles (147.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


In early 2008, the city council voted to annex an additional 15 square miles south of existing city limits[5]. The annexation went into effect March 10, but remains the subject of a heated legal battle between the city and property owners. After the annexation, the city spans nearly the entire distance between the northern and southern borders of Johnson County. Johnson County (standard abbreviation: JO) is a county located in the state of Kansas. ...


Demographics

Historical populations
Census
year
Population

1960* 21,110
1970 76,623
1980 81,784
1990 111,790
2000 149,080
*unincorporated

As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile (1,014.3/km²). There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9/sq mi (425.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.65% White, 2.55% African American, 0.27% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 3.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


24.3% were of German, 12.2% Irish, 11.7% English and 6.7% American ancestry.[citation needed] A stereotypical German The Germans (German: die Deutschen), or the German people, are a nation in the meaning an ethnos (in German: Volk), defined more by a sense of sharing a common German culture and having a German mother tongue, than by citizenship or by being subjects to any particular... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American...


There were 59,703 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $62,116, and the median income for a family was $77,176. Males had a median income of $52,072 versus $34,186 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,069. 3.2% of the population and 2.1% of families were living below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those 65 and older. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $68,404, and the median income for a family was $84,720.[1]


Attractions

The city is home to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, a 300 acre (1.2 km²) arboretum & botanical garden. The Oak Park Mall is one of the area's top shopping locations with Nordstrom, 2 Dillards, Macy's, JC Penney's and over 180 major stores. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (120 hectares / 300 acres) is a relatively new arboretum and botanical garden located a mile west of U.S. Highway 69 on 179th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. ... This article is about a type of botanical garden. ... Inside the United States Botanic Garden Washington, D.C. Botanical gardens grow a wide variety of plants primarily categorized and documented for scientific purposes. ... Oak Park Mall during the holiday season Oak Park Mall is a shopping mall located in Overland Park, Kansas on 11519 West 95th street. ...


Major Employers

The largest employer in Overland Park is Sprint Nextel Corporation, home to the company's operational headquarters. Its campus occupies 240 acres (1 km²) in the city, and employs about 18,500 people. [6] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


The city is also the headquarters for YRC Worldwide, local telecommunications carrier Embarq, restaurant chain Applebee's, and the employee-owned Black & Veatch Corporation. The Shawnee Mission, Blue Valley, Spring Hill and Olathe school districts also employ several thousand people in the city. YRC Worldwide Inc. ... Embarq Corporation, or EMBARQ is the fourth largest local exchange carrier in the United States (below the Baby Bells) and the largest independent local provider, serving customers in 18 states and providing local, long distance, high-speed data and wireless services to residential and business customers. ... Applebee’s International, Inc. ... Black & Veatch is a multi-discipline, engineering and construction company. ... The Shawnee Mission School District The Shawnee Mission School District (Kansas Unified School District 512) is one of the major school districts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. ... Blue Valley Unified School District #229 is a school district covering 91 square miles of Overland Park, Kansas. ... // District History In 1965, five districts unified to create Olathe Unified School District 233: Countryside School District 103 (a large portion), Meadowlane School District 108, Mount Zion School District 105, Olathe School District 16, and Pleasant View School District 96. ...


Education

The Johnson County Library serves the city. Overland Park is the location of several branch institutions:

Ottawa University (OU) is a not-for-profit educational institution affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. It was founded in 1865. ... The University of Kansas (often referred to as KU or just Kansas) is an institution of higher learning in Lawrence, Kansas. ... The JCCC Student Center Johnson County Community College (often referred to as JCCC) is located in Overland Park, Kansas. ... Baker is a small university of more than 3000 students and is located in Baldwin City, Kansas. ... Emporia State University (ESU) is a comprehensive Regents university serving residents of Eastern Kansas. ...

Sister cities

Overland Park has one sister city, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. Bietigheim-Bissingen is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. ...


References

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External links

  • Overland Park, Kansas is at coordinates 38°56′24″N 94°40′51″W / 38.940071, -94.680697 (Overland Park, Kansas)Coordinates: 38°56′24″N 94°40′51″W / 38.940071, -94.680697 (Overland Park, Kansas)

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