Odin, Kansas

Odin is an unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 87.[2] It is located northwest of Claflin at the intersection of NE 140 Rd and NE 90 Ave.

Odin, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
Odin is located in Kansas
Odin
Odin
Odin is located in the United States
Odin
Odin
Coordinates: 38°33′58″N 98°36′31″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBarton
Area
 • Total4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
 • Land4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,844 ft (562 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total87
 • Density22/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-52175
GNIS ID475528 [1]

History

Odin had a post office from 1877 until 1906. The post office was re-established in 1950, and finally closed again in 1995.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.18%, is water.[4]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010101—
202087−13.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Odin as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district.

Odin schools were closed in 1974 through school unification. The Odin High School mascot was Odin Tigers.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Odin, Kansas
  2. "Profile of Odin, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Odin CDP, Kansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  5. "Western Kansas Basketball Results", Great Bend Tribune, 13 December 1967, p.5.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas
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