**History and Demographics**:
– Overland Park was incorporated in 1960 with a population of 28,085, which has grown to 197,238 by 2020.
– The city became the second-largest in Kansas after Wichita.
– Annexation attempts in 2008 led to legislative changes requiring resident majority votes.
– Overland Park’s racial and ethnic composition has evolved over the years, with a predominant White population that decreased from 88.40% in 2000 to 73.19% in 2020.
– The Hispanic or Latino population increased from 3.77% in 2000 to 7.82% in 2020, and the mixed race or multiracial population grew from 1.16% in 2000 to 4.54% in 2020.
– Median income for households in Overland Park was $71,513.
**Geography and Surrounding Cities**:
– Overland Park spans 75.37 square miles and lies on the northern edge of the Osage Plains, with various rivers and tributaries running through the city.
– The city borders Shawnee, Kansas City, Mission, Lenexa, and other cities in Johnson County.
– Overland Park is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, located south-southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
– The city shares borders with multiple cities in different directions, forming part of Johnson County’s urban and suburban landscape.
**Economy and Infrastructure**:
– Overland Park’s economy is dominated by the service sector, with key industries including healthcare, retail trade, professional services, finance, and IT.
– Major companies like Black & Veatch and Ash Grove Cement have headquarters in the city.
– The city’s infrastructure includes major roadways like Interstate 435, U.S. Route 50, and Interstate 35, along with public transportation provided by Johnson County Transit (The JO).
– Various utility services are provided by companies like Evergy, Google Fiber, AT&T, and WaterOne.
**Education and Healthcare**:
– Overland Park spans four public school districts, including Shawnee Mission School District and Blue Valley School District.
– The city is home to several colleges and universities, such as Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas Edwards Campus.
– Healthcare facilities in Overland Park include AdventHealth South, Menorah Medical Center, and Saint Luke’s South Hospital.
**Recreation and Recognition**:
– Overland Park boasts over 1,800 acres of park land and open space, with amenities like golf courses, trails, playgrounds, and sports courts.
– Attractions in the city include the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Oak Park Mall, and the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex.
– Overland Park has received recognition for its quality of life, being named among the best places to live, raise kids, and attract millennials by various publications and reports.
Overland Park (OH-vər-lend PARK) is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas. It is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the most populous suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197,238.
Overland Park, Kansas | |
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 95th and Metcalf at sunset (2013) | |
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 Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
 Interactive map of Overland Park | |
| Coordinates: 38°53′13″N 94°41′13″W / 38.88694°N 94.68694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Incorporated | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Curt Skoog |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.64 sq mi (195.91 km2) |
| • Land | 75.18 sq mi (194.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 197,238 |
| • Density | 2,600/sq mi (1,000/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-53775 |
| GNIS ID | 485639 |
| Website | opkansas.org |