Overland Park Kansas
Overland Park is the second most populated city in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is located in Johnson County,
a suburb of Kansas City, and is near Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood. In 2003 the estimated population is
160,368, an increase of 7.6% from the census in 2000.
Overland Park Geography:
Overland Park is centered at 38°56'24" North, 94°40'51" West (38.94, -94.68).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 147.2 km2 (56.8 mi2). 147.0 km2 (56.8 mi2) of it is land and 0.3 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water.
Overland Park Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are 59,703 households and 39,702 families residing in the city.
The population density in 2000 was 1,014.3/km2 (2,627.0/mi2).
Overland Park has the second highest percentage in the country of residents age 25 and over with four-year
college degrees. Approximately 46.4% of its residents have such degrees.
There are 62,586 housing units at an average density of 425.8/km2 (1,102.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 90.65% White, 2.55% African American, 0.27% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 3.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.