Oneida, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oneida, Kansas
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Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | Oneida people |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 265/sq mi (101.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66522
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52900 |
| GNIS ID | 2396068 |
Oneida is a small city located in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 61 people.
History of Oneida
Oneida was first planned around the year 1873. The city was named after the Oneida people, a Native American tribe. Interestingly, the streets in Oneida were given names similar to the main roads in the big city of Chicago.
Geography of Oneida
Oneida is a very compact city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Oneida's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1890 | 311 | 90.8% | |
| 1900 | 279 | −10.3% | |
| 1910 | 211 | −24.4% | |
| 1920 | 276 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 224 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −16.5% | |
| 1950 | 138 | −26.2% | |
| 1960 | 119 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 112 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 120 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 79 | −34.2% | |
| 2000 | 70 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 75 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 61 | −18.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 61 people living in Oneida. The population density was about 265 people per square mile. Most residents were white. The average age in Oneida was about 23.9 years old. Many young people lived there, with 37.7% of the population under 18.
Education in Oneida
Students in Oneida attend schools in the Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Kansas) para niños
