Oberlin City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1994 residents, 879 households, and 550 families in the city. The population density was 1039.7 people per square mile (401.43/kmē), it is the 302nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Kansas. There were 1048 housing units at an average density of 545.8 per square mile (210.73/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.15 persons, and the average family size was 2.78 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 45.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Oberlin City was 42.6 and 49 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.79% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.3% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30816, making it the 339th wealthiest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $34583, making it the 183rd poorest city by median family income among the Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $17271, it is 177th wealthiest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income was $18113, Males have a median income of $21884 versus $13486 for females.
In 2000, 481 pupils and students, of which 246 are male and 235 are female, 24.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 29 kindergarten, 226 elementary school, 114 high school and 84 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1994 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1994 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1984 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1964 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1915 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1860 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1814 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1741 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1716 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1673 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1656 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 124 | 102 | 226 |
| High school | 63 | 51 | 114 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 58 | 84 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin city, Kansas | $30816 | $34583 | $17271 |
| Decatur County, Kansas | $30257 | $34982 | $16348 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |