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Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson county, is 19 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Olathe has a population of 92,962.
In Olathe, about 64% of adults are married. Olathe is considered a city for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, Olathe is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Olathe had a median family income of $68,498. Olathe is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Olathe finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Olathe ($38,945). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 72% of housing units in Olathe are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Olathe pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Olathe, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Olathe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Olathe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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