Editing Fall River, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Greenwood County, Kansas}}
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'''Fall River''' is a city in [[Greenwood County, Kansas|Greenwood County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 131.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Fall River, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2022775 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506184118/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2022775 |archive-date=May 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Fall River was laid out in 1879. It takes its name from the river it is situated on, the [[Fall River (Kansas)|Fall River]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n617 621]}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 |df= }}</ref>

===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.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=686241&cityname=Fall+River%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fall River, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 102
|1890= 454
|1900= 371
|1910= 383
|1920= 376
|1930= 339
|1940= 336
|1950= 261
|1960= 226
|1970= 191
|1980= 173
|1990= 113
|2000= 156
|2010= 162
|2020= 131
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 131 people, 66 households, and 36 families in Fall River.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 595.5 per square mile (229.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 450.0 per square mile (173.7/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 87.79% (115) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (87.02% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.53% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.76% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 3.05% (4) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.87% (9) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 1.53% (2) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 66 households, 6.1% had children under the age of 18; 45.5% were married couples living together; 28.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.5% of households consisted of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.3% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

11.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 37.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $39,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,456) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $19,336).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $37,500 (+/- $11,991) versus $16,250 (+/- $12,514) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,000 (+/- $7,666).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 10.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Fall%20River%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 162 people, 80 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|736.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 110 housing units at an average density of {{convert|500.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 156 people, 74 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|705.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 114 housing units at an average density of {{convert|515.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|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 [[Marriage|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 65 or over.

==Area attractions==
* [[Fall River Lake]] and [[Fall River State Park]], featuring facilities for boating, camping, hiking, hunting and other outdoor recreational activities, is located approximately four miles northwest of the city of Fall River.
* The Iron Horse Bike Trail, proposed in the 2013 Kansas Statewide Rail-to-Trails Plan, would connect to the Western Sky Trail at its eastern terminus in [[Fredonia, Kansas]], and to the Redbud Trail at its western terminus in [[Augusta, Kansas]], and would have run through Fall River. Failure to pay the real estate taxes on the section of the trail from Severy, KS to the east Greenwood Co. line meant that the trail right-of-way reverted to adjacent land owners.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Fredonia USD 484]] public school district.

==Notable people==
* [[Johnny Butler]], major league shortstop for four seasons

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Greenwood County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Greenwood County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.fallriverkansas.org/ City of Fall River]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260692 Fall River - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/fallriver.pdf Fall River city map], KDOT

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