Overland Park

The City in Brief

Founded: 1905 (incorporated 1960)

Head Official: Carl R. Gerlach (R) (since April 2005)

City Population

1980: 81,784

1990: 111,790

2000: 149,080

2003 estimate: 160,368

Percent change, 1990–2000: 33.4%

U.S. rank in 1990: 168th (2nd in state)

U.S. rank in 2000: 143rd (2nd in state)

Metropolitan Area Population (Kansas City, MO–KS MSA)

1980: 1,449,374

1990: 1,582,875

2000: 1,776,062

Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.2%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 44th

Area: 56.85 square miles

Elevation: 1,000 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 56.75° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 40.17 inches of rain; 20 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Professional services, retail trade, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $32,069 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Kansas–

Edwards Campus, Johnson County Community College, Baker University, National American University, Ottawa University–Kansas City Campus, St. Mary College–Kansas City Campus

Daily Newspapers: The Kansas City Star