Narka, Kansas

Narka is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 81.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Narka was founded in 1887.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for the daughter of a railroad employee.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The first post office in Narka was established in November 1887.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Narka was incorporated as a city in 1894.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 81 people, 40 households, and 18 families in Narka.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 506.2 per square mile (195.5/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 96.3% (78) white or European American (96.3% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.7% (3) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 40 households, 15.0% had children under the age of 18; 27.5% were married couples living together; 35.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 47.5% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 69.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,813 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,552) and the median family income was $65,536 (+/- $51,378).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $36,538 (+/- $6,490) versus $23,929 (+/- $13,569) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,318 (+/- $7,474).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 13.5% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 94 people, 42 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 52 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 42 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 93 people, 47 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 55 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 47 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.9% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,693. There were 22.2% of families and 23.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.8% of under eighteens and 37.5% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>Template:Cite web</ref> The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Narka schools were closed through school unification. The Narka High School mascot was Narka Wildcats.<ref>"MUNDEN WINS FROM NARKA", The Belleville Telescope, 20 February 1941, p.8.</ref>

External links

• Narka - Directory of Public Officials
• Narka city map, KDOT