Cottonwood Falls is a city located in Chase County Kansas. Cottonwood Falls has a 2024 population of 856. It is also the county seat of Chase County. Cottonwood Falls is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 848 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood Falls is $67,034 with a poverty rate of 10.06%. The median age in Cottonwood Falls is 39.3 years: 36.8 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 85.81% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 12.73% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 348 | 2.26 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 168 | 2.93 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 115 | 1.12 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 44 | 2.89 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 21 | 1.76 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 17.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 5.23% |
| High School Graduate | 253 | 40.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 123 | 19.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 492 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 54 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 35 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,500 | $66,000 | $49,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $33,854 | $14,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,500 | $35,417 | $27,361 |
| Some College | $32,625 | $53,333 | $24,464 |
$33,500
Average Earnings
$35,417
Average Male
$27,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.12% of Cottonwood Falls residents speak only English, while 1.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 695 | 71 | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8 | 40% |
10.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
11.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Falls is Hispanic, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Falls is White, with 10.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.99% |
| High School | 8.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.87% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,917 | $82,662 |
| Households | $45,625 | $67,034 |
| Married Families | $74,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,732 | $34,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 10.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.18%
Born in Cottonwood Falls
95.16%
Native Born
4.84%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
95.16% of Cottonwood Falls residents were born in the United States, with 72.18% having been born in Kansas. 3.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 866 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 864 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 862 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 860 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 858 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 856 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 854 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 848 | -10 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 858 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 848 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 844 | 7 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 837 | -27 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 864 | 7 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 857 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 864 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 865 | -9 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 874 | -14 | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 888 | -9 | -1% |
| 2011 | 897 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 902 | 0 | 0% |