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Ottawa, Kansas, in Franklin county, is 24 miles S of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 11,921.
In Ottawa, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ottawa had a median family income of $41,710.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ottawa residents, with $775. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Ottawa, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Kansas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Ottawa, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Ottawa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Ottawa colleges • Ottawa travel • Ottawa mortgages and property.
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