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Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

Cottonwood Falls is a city located in Chase County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 966. It is the county seat of Chase County6.

Geography

Cottonwood Falls is located at 38°22'5" North, 96°32'35" West (38.368159, -96.542918)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 966 people, 375 households, and 227 families residing in the city. The population density is 643.1/km² (1,674.9/mi²). There are 427 housing units at an average density of 284.3/km² (740.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.93% White, 2.38% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 2.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 375 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,947, and the median income for a family is $37,986. Males have a median income of $27,639 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,166. 11.6% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.0% are under the age of 18 and 8.6% are 65 or older.


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Squirrels can be trained to be hand fed. Because they are able to cache surplus food, they will take as much food as you put out. If a person starts to feed one, that squirrel will come back day after day to get its food. This is not recommended, however, because squirrels may carry plague or other animal-borne diseases.

The Red Squirrel populations in Britain, Ireland and more recently, northern Italy, have declined and become regionally extinct in recent decades, primarily because of competition from Gray Squirrels (introduced from North America), but also habitat loss. Conservation efforts include preserving and planting the conifer forests that Red Squirrels prefer. The recent colonisation of mainland Europe in Italy by Gray Squirrels is expected to result ultimately in the extinction of the Red Squirrel over most of Europe.

Popular culture references

Despite complaints about the animal being a pest, the general public opinon is favourable with its attractive appearance, its graceful movement and diet. Squirrels are popular characters in cartoons and children's books, such as the books of Beatrix Potter. A less typical fictional squirrel is Secret Squirrel.

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