Oberlin

City in Decatur County, Kansas

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Oberlin is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, with 1,644 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,562 ft (781 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Herndon, 14.8 miles NW.

About Oberlin

Oberlin is a city in and the county seat of Decatur County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,644.

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Living in Oberlin

Median household income
$52,284
Median home value
$88,700
Median rent
$593/mo
Median age
52.5
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Oberlin, KS population

Oberlin had 1,644 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,644
Density828 per sq mi (320 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Oberlin at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyDecatur County
TypeCity
Population1,644 (2020)
Land area1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Elevation2,562 ft (781 m)
Coordinates39.8236° N, 100.5308° W
ZIP code67749
Official websiteOberlinKS.com
Census code (GEOID)2052000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Oberlin

What county is Oberlin in?

Oberlin is in Decatur County, Kansas.

What is the population of Oberlin, KS?

1,644 people lived in Oberlin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Oberlin, KS?

The ZIP code of Oberlin is 67749.

What is the elevation of Oberlin?

2,562 feet (781 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Oberlin?

Herndon (14.8 mi), Dresden (15.1 mi), Jennings (16.0 mi), Danbury (16.2 mi), Norcatur (18.2 mi).

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