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Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, in Chase county, is 63 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 966.

The People and Families of Cottonwood Falls

In Cottonwood Falls, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Cottonwood Falls live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottonwood Falls had a median family income of $37,986. An unusual characteristic of Cottonwood Falls is the share of people in it who work at home.

Cottonwood Falls Housing

About 71% of housing units in Cottonwood Falls are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Cottonwood Falls has been around for years.

Commuting

In Cottonwood Falls, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Cottonwood Falls, KS

Comparing Cottonwood Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity88
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built22
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