As of the census of 2000, there were 9,335 people, 4,818 households, and 2,913 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,374.2...
Sunset
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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!
Palisade City, Colorado, located in the southeastern corner of Colorado, boasts a population of just over 10,000 people. The city is adjacent to the town of Sterling, Colorado and is located in the northeast corner of Colorado’s Top 100 most populous municipalities list. Palisade City is also located in the northeast corner of Douglas County and the southwest corner of Arapahoe County. The city is bordered by Sterling to the south and west, Castle Rock, Colorado to the north, Palmer Lake, Colorado to the east, and the Kansas City metropolitan area to the southeast.
Palisade City is located at 39°48′41″N 104°33′43″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.8 km2), all of it land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,016 people residing in the city. The population density was 2,562.4 people per square mile (984.6/km²). There were 5,323 housing units at an average density of 1,071.4 per square mile (411.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.28% White, 2.45% African American, 0.51% Native American, 3.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 9.72% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.16% of the population.
There were 5,323 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,335 people, 4,818 households, and 2,913 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,374.2 people per square mile (934.8/km²). There were 5,090 housing units at an
}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.