Olsburg

Olsburg Overview

The town of Olsburg is located just 20 minutes north of Manhattan in the northwestern corner of Pottawatomie County. Established in 1880, Olsburg still celebrates its Swedish roots today — don’t be surprised if you run across a few Dala horses as you make your way around town!

As of the 2020 census, Olsburg had 218 residents. Along with a mini library, pool, and city park, the city offers camping sites at Greenwood park. The nearby Olsburg Marsh area is good for hunting and fishing. For more information on local amenities, visit the City of Olsburg website

 

Community Statistics

As of the 2020 Census, Olsburg had 218 residents. The median age in Olsburg is 37.5 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates; this puts the city’s median age right around the median age in Kansas, which is 36.9 years. 

Click on the following sections to see additional statistics about the Olsburg population. For more information, visit the U.S. Census Bureau’s Olsburg city profile. 

According to the Census Bureau’s 2020 ACS 5-Year estimates, the median household income in Olsburg is $66,500. This falls a bit above the Kansas state average ($61,091).  

Per the Census Bureau’s 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates, the homeownership rate in Olsburg is 78.6%. For comparison , the state homeownership rate is reported at 66.2%. 

 

 

Olsburg Employment and Workforce

 

 

 

 

Worker Inflow/Outflow

The following information originates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMap Application.  A full Inflow/Outflow Report for Olsburg is also available from OnTheMap.

Diagram showing the inflow and outflow of workers in Olsburg, KS.

Where Olsburg Residents Work

Chart showing where Olsburg, KS, residents work.
Legend showing where Olsburg, KS, residents work.

Where Olsburg Workers Live