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Elk Falls, Kansas

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living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 37.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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Of the 54 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.3% were married couples living together; 13.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.8% of households consisted of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average
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living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.70.
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26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 12.4% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.6 males.
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of 2000, there were 112 people, 51 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 128.5 inhabitants per square mile (49.6/km). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 84.9 per square mile (32.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.86%
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The median age in the city was 52.9 years. 16.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.3% were from 25 to 44; 42.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
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The first European-American house was built at Elk Falls in 1870, and a post office was opened that same year. Elk Falls was named for a waterfall on the Elk River, near where the town developed. Two early settlers in the rural community were the widow
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counted 113 people, 54 households, and 34 families in Elk Falls. The population density was 155.4 per square mile (60.0/km). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 75.7 per square mile (29.2/km). The racial makeup was 89.38% (101)
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estimates show that the median household income was $ 26,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 21,261) and the median family income was $ 58,750 (+/- $ 31,140). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 20,893, and the median income for a family was $ 32,500. Males had a median income of $ 29,375 versus $ 20,250 for females. The
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was 124.4 inhabitants per square mile (48.0/km). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 79.1 per square mile (30.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5%
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household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 30.1% of the population.
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in the 1830s for African-American girls and young women; and her brother Hezekiah. They both died here and were buried in the town cemetery.
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public school district. West Elk High School is located in Howard. The West Elk High School mascot is Patriots.
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There were 51 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were
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There were 54 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were
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for the city was $ 15,817. There were 6.7% of families and 2.9% of the population living below the
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of 2010, there were 107 people, 54 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elk Falls, Kansas
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The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
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Index

Elk Falls (disambiguation)
City
Location within Elk County and Kansas
Elk County
Kansas
KDOT map of Elk County (legend)
KDOT
Elk County
legend
37°22′24″N 96°11′36″W / 37.37333°N 96.19333°W / 37.37333; -96.19333
Country
State
Kansas
County
Elk
Incorporated
Named for
Elk River
Mayor–Council
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
620
FIPS code
GNIS ID
Elk County

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