**History**:
– Olathe was founded in 1857 by John T. Barton.
– It was incorporated in 1857 and became the county seat in 1859.
– Olathe experienced clashes during Bleeding Kansas.
– A military post was created in Olathe in 1861.
– Olathe served as a stop on the Oregon Trail, California Trail, and Santa Fe Trail.
**Demographics**:
– In the 2010 Census, Olathe had 125,872 people, 44,507 households, and 33,274 families.
– The racial makeup was 83.1% White, 5.3% African American, and 4.1% Asian.
– 44.1% of households had children under 18, and the median age was 32.9 years.
– In the 2000 Census, the city had 92,962 people, 32,314 households, and 24,623 families.
– The racial makeup was 88.63% White, 3.70% African American, and 2.74% Asian.
**Economy**:
– Major companies in Olathe include Honeywell, Husqvarna, ALDI, and Garmin.
– Farmers Insurance has a significant presence in the city.
– The Federal Aviation Administration has an air traffic control center in Olathe.
– The Johnson County Executive Airport is the second busiest in the state.
– The median household income in Olathe was $96,548.
**Education**:
– Olathe is served by DeSoto, Olathe, Spring Hill, and Blue Valley School Districts.
– The Olathe School District has 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
– Institutions like MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas School for the Deaf are located in Olathe.
– In 2008, 26,894 students were enrolled in the Olathe School District.
– The average household size in the Olathe School District was 2.80.
**Infrastructure**:
– Olathe is served by airports like Johnson County Executive Airport and New Century AirCenter.
– The closest airport with airline service is the Kansas City International Airport.
– Johnson County Transit operates a bus system in Olathe.
– The BNSF Railways Chicago-Los Angeles main line runs through Olathe.
– The median family income in Olathe was $105,927.
Olathe (/oʊˈleɪθə/ oh-LAY-tha) is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in both the Kansas City metropolitan area and the state of Kansas, with a 2020 population of 141,290.
Olathe, Kansas | |
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City and County seat | |
 Olathe City Hall (2010) | |
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 Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
 Interactive map of Olathe | |
| Coordinates: 38°52′58″N 94°49′13″W / 38.88278°N 94.82028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1857, 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | John Bacon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.39 sq mi (161.57 km2) |
| • Land | 61.63 sq mi (159.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) 1.26% |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 141,290 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 143,014 |
| • Density | 2,300/sq mi (870/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 66051,66061,66062,66063 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-52575 |
| GNIS ID | 485633 |
| Website | olatheks.org |
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Olathe, Kansas:
Olathe is a city located in the state of Kansas in the United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, strong community spirit, and diverse range of recreational and cultural activities.