Elk Falls, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elk Falls, Kansas
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Location within Elk County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Falls on Elk River |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 154.8/sq mi (59.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67345
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-20300 |
| GNIS ID | 2394648 |
Elk Falls is a small city located in Elk County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Elk River. In 2020, about 113 people lived in Elk Falls.
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A Look Back in Time
Elk Falls started to grow in 1870 when the first house was built there. That same year, a post office opened, which helped the community connect with the outside world. The city got its name from a beautiful waterfall on the Elk River nearby.
An important person who lived here was Prudence Crandall. She was an educator from Connecticut. In the 1830s, she started a school for African-American girls and young women. Prudence and her brother Hezekiah both settled in Elk Falls. They passed away here and are buried in the town's cemetery.
Where is Elk Falls?
Elk Falls is located in Elk County. The city covers an area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Elk Falls?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 513 | — | |
| 1890 | 350 | −31.8% | |
| 1910 | 271 | — | |
| 1920 | 203 | −25.1% | |
| 1930 | 288 | 41.9% | |
| 1940 | 294 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 276 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 179 | −35.1% | |
| 1970 | 124 | −30.7% | |
| 1980 | 151 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 122 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 112 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 107 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 113 | 5.6% | |
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Population Facts
In 2020, the census counted 113 people living in Elk Falls. There were 54 households and 34 families. The population density was about 155 people per square mile. Most residents were white. A small number of people identified as Native American or from two or more races. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20% of households had children under 18. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had about 1.8 people.
The median age in Elk Falls was 56.2 years old in 2020. This means half the people were older than 56.2 and half were younger. About 26.5% of the population was under 18. Also, about 29.2% of residents were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed 107 people lived in Elk Falls. There were 54 households. The population density was about 124 people per square mile. Most residents were White.
The median age in 2010 was 52.9 years. About 16.8% of residents were under 18. Many residents, about 42.9%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
Education
Students in Elk Falls attend schools in the West Elk USD 282 public school district. West Elk High School is located in a nearby town called Howard. The school's mascot is the Patriots.
Images for kids
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Location of Elk Falls in Elk County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Elk County, Kansas
See also
In Spanish: Elk Falls para niños
