The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from...
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Dix City, Kansas officially became a city in December 2009. The city located in Lyon County, Kansas is situated at 291 feet above sea level on the east bank of the Wakarusa River. Dix City enjoys a warm-summer continental atmosphere and a generally mild climate. With its proximity to Wichita, Kansas and its strong agricultural economy, Dix City has experienced steady growth in recent years.
Dix City is located in southeast Lyon County, Kansas, about 17 miles south of the city of Augusta and about 30 miles east of the city of Topeka. The city is bordered on the north by the city of Wakarusa, on the east by the city of Augusta, on the south by the city of Wilson, and on the west by the city of Buhler. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 3,521.
Dix City is situated in the Flint Hills region of eastern Kansas, in a region that is home to rolling hills and fertile farmland. The city is situated on the east bank of the Wakarusa River, which forms the city's southern boundary. The Wakarusa River is a tributary of the Arkansas River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,521 people, 1,346 households, and 972 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,455 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 1,346 households of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4%
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.