Falun, Kansas
Falun, Kansas | |
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 Location within Saline County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°40′16″N 97°45′34″W / 38.67111°N 97.75944°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 83 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67442 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-22900 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 476938 [1] |
Falun is an unincorporated community in southwestern Saline County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 83.[2] It lies southwest of Salina and northwest of Lindsborg at the intersection of Forsse Road and Hedberg Road, about 7.5 miles west of Interstate 135 highway, or about 8 miles west of Assaria.[3] It lies next to an abandoned railroad.
History[edit]
The first post office in Falun was established in 1870.[4]
It has a post office with the ZIP code 67442.[5]
Geography[edit]
Its elevation is 1,348 feet (411 m), and it is located at 38°40′16″N 97°45′34″W / 38.67111°N 97.75944°W (38.6711171, -97.7594855).[6]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Falun as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.
2020 census[edit]
The 2020 United States census counted 83 people, 45 households, and 39 families in Falun.[7][8] The population density was 74.8 per square mile (28.9/km2). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 41.5 per square mile (16.0/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 87.95% (73) white or European American (87.95% non-Hispanic white), 1.2% (1) black or African-American, 3.61% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.2% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.02% (5) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.82% (4) of the population.[11]
Of the 45 households, 11.1% had children under the age of 18; 82.2% were married couples living together; 4.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 8.9% of households consisted of individuals and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 1.9.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[13]
20.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 42.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.[8]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.
Notable people[edit]
- U. Alexis Johnson (1908-1997), United States diplomat was born in Falun.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Falun, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ a b "Profile of Falun, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 41.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
- ^ Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1978-10-13. Accessed 2008-04-12.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |