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{{Short description|City in Chautauqua County, Kansas}}
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'''Niotaze''' is a city in [[Chautauqua County, Kansas|Chautauqua County]], [[Kansas]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city population was 82.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=November 3, 2011}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Niotaze''' is a city in [[Chautauqua County, Kansas|Chautauqua County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 90.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Niotaze, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2050750 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523205626/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2050750 |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Niotaze probably derived its name from [[Niota, Illinois]] or [[Niota, Tennessee]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA204|year=2007|publisher=Exploring America's Highway|isbn=978-0-9744358-8-6|page=204}}</ref>
Niotaze probably derived its name from [[Niota, Illinois]] or [[Niota, Tennessee]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA204|year=2007|publisher=Exploring America's Highway|isbn=978-0-9744358-8-6|page=204}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/kansascycloped02blac| title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=}}</ref>
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.<ref name="Book-CSH">{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/kansascycloped02blac| title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Niotaze is located at {{coord|37|3|59|N|96|0|56|W|type:city}} (37.066311, -96.015501).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-01-25}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2010= 82
|2020= 90
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[[Image:Niotaze_Post_Office.jpg|thumb|right|U.S. Post Office in Niotaze (2013)]]
[[Image:Niotaze_Post_Office.jpg|thumb|right|Former U.S. Post Office (2013)]]
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census|2020 United States census]] counted 90 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Niotaze.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 110.8 per square mile (42.8/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 60.0% (54) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American|European American]] (60.0% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 18.89% (17) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native|Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian|Native Hawaiian]], 1.11% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 20.0% (18) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.33% (3) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 1.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey|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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Females had a median income of $13,438 (+/- $12,925). The median income for those above 16 years old was $14,063 (+/- $12,570).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Niotaze%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 82 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|221.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 49 housing units at an average density of {{convert|132.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 7.3% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 82 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|221.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 49 housing units at an average density of {{convert|132.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.
There were 33 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were [[Marriage|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.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 122 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 327.6 people per square mile (127.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 147.7 per square mile (57.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 90.16% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.74% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 4.10% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.56% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 122 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|327.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 55 housing units at an average density of {{convert|147.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.16% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.74% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 4.10% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.
There were 47 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were [[Marriage|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.
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==Education==
==Education==
Niotaze is served by [[Caney Valley USD 436]] public school district.
The community is served by [[Caney Valley USD 436]] public school district.

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[U.S. Route 166]] highway currently runs east–west through the community.

===Rail===
Previously two railroads, [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway|Santa Fe]] and [[Missouri Pacific Railroad|Missouri Pacific]], went through the community, but both lines have been abandoned.<ref name="Book-CSH"/>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Chautauqua County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Chautauqua County, Kansas}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260924 Niotaze - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260924 Niotaze - Directory of Public Officials]
* [http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/niotaze.pdf Niotaze City Map], KDOT
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/niotaze.pdf Niotaze city map], KDOT


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Revision as of 04:37, 14 January 2024

Niotaze, Kansas
1895 Niotaze Methodist Episcopal Church
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°04′04″N 96°00′53″W / 37.06778°N 96.01472°W / 37.06778; -96.01472[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyChautauqua
Incorporated1910
Area
 • Total0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Land0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population
 • Total90
 • Density240/sq mi (94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67355
Area code620
FIPS code20-50750
GNIS ID2395237[1]

Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.[3]

History

Niotaze 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

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910317
1920186−41.3%
193023526.3%
19402412.6%
1950162−32.8%
1960124−23.5%
197083−33.1%
198010425.3%
199099−4.8%
200012223.2%
201082−32.8%
2020909.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
Former U.S. Post Office (2013)

2020 census

The 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

As 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

As 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

The community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Route 166 highway currently runs east–west through the community.

Rail

Previously two railroads, Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific, went through the community, but both lines have been abandoned.[5]

References

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  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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