Niotaze, Kansas

Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 82.[6]

Niotaze, Kansas
City
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°3′59″N 96°0′56″W
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)
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Population
 • Total82
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
73
 • Density197.30/sq mi (76.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67355
Area code620
FIPS code20-50750 [4]
GNIS ID0469139 [5]

History

Niotaze probably derived its name from Niota, Illinois or Niota, Tennessee.[7]

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.[8]

Geography

Niotaze is located at 37°3′59″N 96°0′56″W (37.066311, -96.015501).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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%
2019 (est.)73[3]−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
Former U.S. Post Office (2013)

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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[4] 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/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 147.7 per square mile (57.4/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.[8]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  7. Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 204. ISBN 978-0-9744358-8-6.
  8. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Chautauqua County, Kansas
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