Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, 58 miles (93 km) southwest of Kansas City, on the Marais des Cygnes River. In 1900, 6,934 people lived here; in 1910, 7,650; and in 1940, 10,193. The population was 11,921 at the 2000 census. Ottawa adopted the commission form of government in 1913. It is the county seat of Franklin County. The Christian Munsee Indians also influenced early settlement of this area.

Geography

Ottawa is located at (38.612044, -95.266513).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.4 km² (6.7 mi²). 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.15% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,921 people, 4,697 households, and 3,034 families residing in the city. The population density was 688.0/km² (1,781.0/mi²). There were 5,080 housing units at an average density of 293.2/km² (759.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.77% White, 2.31% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.16% of the population.

There were 4,697 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,071, and the median income for a family was $41,710. Males had a median income of $30,050 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,840. About 6.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ottawa is served by USD 290 for public education. The private four year university, Ottawa University, is also located within Ottawa. Ottawa is also home to a branch campus of Neosho County Community College.

Notable Ottawans

Steve Grogan, former New England Patriots quarterback Gary Hart, former Democratic U. S. Senator from Colorado and Presidential Candidate

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