Offerle

Offerle is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179.[3]

Offerle was founded in 1876. It was named for Lawrence Offerle, one of its founders.[4]

The first post office in Offerle was established in May, 1876.[5]

Offerle is located at 37°53′28″N 99°33′35″W  /  37.89111°N 99.55972°W  / 37.89111; -99.55972 (37.891067, -99.559646).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.[7]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Offerle has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 199 people, 83 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 765.4 inhabitants per square mile (295.5/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 353.8 per square mile (136.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 3.0% Native American, and 5.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6% of the population.

There were 83 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 220 people, 86 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.2 people per square mile (314.6/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 334.7 per square mile (128.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.09% White, 0.45% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,208, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,549. About 3.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

Offerle is served by USD 347 Kinsley-Offerle Public Schools.[11]

Offerle High School was closed through school unification. The Offerle High School mascot was Indians.[12]