Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 26,760 people, 10,253 households, and 6,039 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,043.6/km˛ (2,703.0/mi˛). There are 11,019 housing units at an average density of 429.7/km˛ (1,113.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 78.63% White, 2.96% African American, 0.48% Native American, 2.66% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 12.75% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 21.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,253 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% are non-families. 31.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.15.
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Emporia is an independent city located within the confines of Greensville County in Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,665. It is the county seat of Greensville County6. It is the home of NASCAR drivers Elliott Sadler and Hermie Sadler.
Geography
Emporia is located at 36°41'34" North, 77°32'17" West (36.693018, -77.53809)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.1 km˛ (7.0 mi˛). 17.8 km˛ (6.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.00% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of
Kansas Travel Guide
Kansas is known as the Wheat State, the Sunflower State, and the Jayhawker State. Kansas is an almost rectangular shaped state at the geographic center of the United States. Topeka is the state's capitol and is home to many of the state's governmental agencies. Kansas City also is halfway in Kansas and is a large metropolitan center.
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Geography
Kansas City is located at 39°6'24" North, 94°40'35" West (39.106780, -94.676470)1.
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Geography
Edwardsville is located at 39°3'48" North, 94°48'52" West (39.063428, -94.814347)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.9 km˛ (9.2 mi˛). 23.3 km˛ (9.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.71% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,146 people, 1,568 households,
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Geography
Bonner Springs is located at 39°4'0" North, 94°52'45" West (39.066707, -94.879132)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.6 km˛ (16.0 mi˛). 40.8 km˛ (15.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there
