Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.[3]
Niotaze, Kansas | |
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 Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°04′04″N 96°00′53″W / 37.06778°N 96.01472°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67355 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50750 |
| GNIS ID | 2395237[1] |
History
editNiotaze probably derived its name from Niota, Illinois or Niota, Tennessee.[4]
Circa 1910, Niotaze had a population of 317. At that time it was an important shipping point for grain, livestock and produce at the junction of two railroads.[5]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 317 | — | |
| 1920 | 186 | −41.3% | |
| 1930 | 235 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 241 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 162 | −32.8% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −23.5% | |
| 1970 | 83 | −33.1% | |
| 1980 | 104 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 99 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 122 | 23.2% | |
| 2010 | 82 | −32.8% | |
| 2020 | 90 | 9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
editThe 2020 United States census counted 90 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Niotaze.[7][8] The population density was 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 110.8 per square mile (42.8/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 60.0% (54) white or European American (60.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 18.89% (17) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.11% (1) from other races, and 20.0% (18) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.33% (3) of the population.[11]
Of the 30 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 13.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of households consisted of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 1.8.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.7% of the population.[13]
28.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.2 males.[8]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $60,893 (with a margin of error of +/- $577) and the median family income was $60,923 (+/- $553).[14] Females had a median income of $13,438 (+/- $12,925). The median income for those above 16 years old was $14,063 (+/- $12,570).[15] Approximately, 9.5% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]
2010 census
editAs of the census[18] of 2010, there were 82 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 221.6 inhabitants per square mile (85.6/km2). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 132.4 per square mile (51.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White, 7.3% Native American, and 7.3% from two or more races.
There were 33 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 42 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.3% male and 42.7% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[19] of 2000, there were 122 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 327.6 inhabitants per square mile (126.5/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 147.7 per square mile (57.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.16% White, 5.74% Native American, and 4.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.56% of the population.
There were 47 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,679. Males had a median income of $17,500 versus $9,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,738. There were 21.6% of families and 29.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 45.8% of under eighteens and 35.3% of those over 64.
Education
editThe community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.
Infrastructure
editTransportation
editU.S. Route 166 highway currently runs east–west through the community.
Rail
editPreviously two railroads, Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific, went through the community, but both lines have been abandoned.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Niotaze, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Niotaze, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 204. ISBN 978-0-9744358-8-6.
- ^ a b Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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