Fall River, Kansas

Fall River, Kansas
City

Location within Greenwood County and Kansas

KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°36′26″N 96°1′44″W / 37.60722°N 96.02889°W / 37.60722; -96.02889Coordinates: 37°36′26″N 96°1′44″W / 37.60722°N 96.02889°W / 37.60722; -96.02889
Country United States
State Kansas
County Greenwood
Area[1]
 • Total 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Land 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 932 ft (284 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 162
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 157
 • Density 740/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67047
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-22775 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0475067 [5]

Fall River is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 162.[6]

History

Fall River was laid out in 1879. It takes its name from the river it is situated on, the Fall River.[7]

Geography

Fall River is located at 37°36′26″N 96°1′44″W / 37.60722°N 96.02889°W / 37.60722; -96.02889 (37.607361, -96.028769).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all of it land.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fall River has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880102—
1890454345.1%
1900371−18.3%
19103833.2%
1920376−1.8%
1930339−9.8%
1940336−0.9%
1950261−22.3%
1960226−13.4%
1970191−15.5%
1980173−9.4%
1990113−34.7%
200015638.1%
20101623.8%
Est. 2014154[10]−4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 162 people, 80 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.4 inhabitants per square mile (284.3/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 80 households of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 16% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 156 people, 74 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 705.6 people per square mile (273.8/km²). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 515.6 per square mile (200.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 1.28% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races.

There were 74 households out of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 35.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,781, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,824. About 15.9% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those sixty five or over.

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