Niotaze, Kansas facts for kids
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Niotaze, Kansas
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1895 Niotaze Methodist Episcopal Church
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Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
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| 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 | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 82 |
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73 |
| • Density | 197.30/sq mi (76.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67355
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50750 |
| GNIS ID | 469139 |
Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 82.
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History
Niotaze probably derived its name from Niota, Illinois or Niota, Tennessee.
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.
Geography
Niotaze is located at 37°3′59″N 96°0′56″W / 37.06639°N 96.01556°W (37.066311, -96.015501). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 73 | −11.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Niotaze (Kansas) para niños
