Olathe
City in Johnson County, Kansas
Olathe is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, with 141,290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lenexa, 6.0 miles N.
- 141,290residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 65.2 sq miland area · 168.9 km²
- 2,167 / sq mipopulation density
- 66061main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Olathe
Olathe ( oh-LAY-thə) is a city in and 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.
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Living in Olathe
- Median household income
- $114,009
- Median home value
- $364,700
- Median rent
- $1,314/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Olathe had 141,290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 141,290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,167 per sq mi (836 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olathe at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 141,290 (2020) |
| Land area | 65.22 sq mi (168.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8798° N, 94.8200° W |
| ZIP codes | 66061, 66031, 66062 |
| Official website | olatheks.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2052575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olathe
- Lenexa6.0 mi N
- Overland Park7.0 mi E
- Gardner7.3 mi SW
- Spring Hill8.5 mi S
- Shawnee9.5 mi N
- De Soto10.0 mi NW
- Leawood10.6 mi E
- Edgerton10.9 mi SW
- Lake Quivira11.4 mi N
- Merriam11.7 mi NE
- Prairie Village12.3 mi NE
- Loch Lloyd, MO12.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Olathe
What county is Olathe in?
Olathe is in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the population of Olathe, KS?
141,290 people lived in Olathe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olathe, KS?
The main ZIP code is 66061. Other ZIP codes: 66031, 66062.
What is the elevation of Olathe?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olathe?
Lenexa (6.0 mi), Overland Park (7.0 mi), Gardner (7.3 mi), Spring Hill (8.5 mi), Shawnee (9.5 mi).
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