Editing Natoma, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Osborne County, Kansas}}
{{use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Natoma, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_skyline            = Downtown Natoma, Kansas.jpg
|image_caption            = Facing southwest, as the tracks and the streets were perpendicular to the tracks (2014)
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Osborne County, Kansas|Osborne County]] and [[Kansas]]
|image_map1               = Map of Osborne Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Osborne County, Kansas|Osborne County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Osborne County, Kansas|Osborne]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1888
|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
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|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1905
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|elevation_ft             = 1831

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 302
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|timezone                 = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 67651
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-49425 
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2395159<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2395159}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|https://www.cityofnatoma.com/|cityofnatoma.com}}
}}

'''Natoma''' is a city in [[Osborne County, Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 302.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Natoma, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2049425 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323013118/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2049425 |archive-date=March 23, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Natoma was established in 1888, named after an [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian]] railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born".<ref name=Miles>{{cite web | title = Natoma - Amazing 100 Miles Featured City | publisher = The Amazing 100 Miles Tourism Coalition | date = 2008-11-10 | url = http://www.amazing100miles.com/cities/natoma/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100828194409/http://www.amazing100miles.com/cities/natoma/ | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 28 August 2010 | accessdate =20 December 2010}}</ref> The first [[post office]] had opened under the name '''Tapley''' in December 1878, but the name was changed  to '''Natoma''' in July 1890.<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Offices | publisher = [[Kansas Historical Society]] | url = http://www.kshs.org/p/post-offices/11307 | accessdate =20 December 2010}}</ref> Natoma was [[municipal corporation|incorporated]] as a city in 1905.<ref>{{Cite book | contribution = Natoma | title = Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. | editor-last = Blackmar | editor-first = Frank W. | volume = 2 | page = 336 | place = [[Chicago]] | publisher = Standard | year = 1912 | contribution-url = http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1912/n/natoma.html }}</ref>

==Geography==
Natoma lies in the [[Smoky Hills]] region of the [[Great Plains]], approximately {{convert|9|mi|km}} north of the [[Saline River (Kansas)|Saline River]].<ref name=KDOT>{{cite web | title = 2003-2004 Official Transportation Map | publisher = [[Kansas Department of Transportation]] | year = 2003 | url = http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/HistoricStateMaps/2003-04Mapside.pdf | accessdate =18 December 2010}}</ref><ref name=CountyMap>{{cite web | title = General Highway Map - Osborne County, Kansas | publisher = [[Kansas Department of Transportation]] | year = 1999 | url = http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/county-pdf/osborne.PDF | accessdate =18 December 2010}}</ref> Paradise Creek, a tributary of the Saline, flows southeast along the southern edge of the city.<ref name=CountyMap/> Natoma is in north-central Kansas approximately {{convert|135|mi|km}} northwest of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] and {{convert|230|mi|km}} west of [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]].<ref>{{cite web | title = City Distance Tool | publisher = [[Geobytes]] | url = http://www.geobytes.com/citydistancetool.htm | accessdate = 18 December 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101005175701/http://geobytes.com/CityDistanceTool.htm | archive-date = 5 October 2010 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Located on [[K-18 (Kansas highway)|K-18]], it is roughly {{convert|25|mi|km}} southwest of [[Osborne, Kansas|Osborne]], the [[county seat]].<ref name=CountyMap/>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.41|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=6 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2 July 2012}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 407
|1920= 518
|1930= 583
|1940= 651
|1950= 775
|1960= 775
|1970= 603
|1980= 515
|1990= 392
|2000= 367
|2010= 335
|2020= 302
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 302 people, 126 households, and 81 families in Natoma.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 715.6 per square mile (276.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 495.3 per square mile (191.2/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=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |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 93.05% (281) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (93.05% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.66% (2) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.29% (19) 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=Natoma%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 0.66% (2) 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=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 126 households, 27.8% had children under the age of 18; 47.6% were married couples living together; 25.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.0% of households consisted of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Natoma%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 16.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $64,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,270) and the median family income was $62,039 (+/- $11,516).<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=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $41,369 (+/- $1,536) versus $24,167 (+/- $9,242) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,406 (+/- $8,683).<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=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% 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=Natoma%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=Natoma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the 2010 [[census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=6 July 2012}}</ref> there were 335 people, 160 households and 86 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|817.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. There were 229 housing units at an average density of {{convert|558.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup was 97.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age was 43.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the 2000 census,<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=31 January 2008 |title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 367 people, 178 households and 95 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 
{{convert|874.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. There were 244 housing units at an average density of {{convert|581.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial make-up was 98.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.27% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 178 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.88.

24.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The [[median household income]] was $24,091 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,896 and females $22,083. The [[per capita income]] was $14,671. About 8.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Culture==
===Events===
The city holds a [[Labor Day]] celebration which as its annual community festival which includes a parade, [[barbecue]] and other entertainment.<ref name=Miles/>

===Points of interest===
[[Natoma Presbyterian Church]], constructed in 1899, is listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]] for its architecture.<ref name=Miles/>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Natoma–Paradise–Waldo USD 399]] public school district, which is located in Natoma and has two schools in the city:
* Natoma Elementary School ([[Education in the United States#School grades|Grades]] K-6)
* Natoma High School (7-12)<ref>{{cite web | title = Paradise USD 399 | publisher = USD 399 | url = http://www.usd399.com/ | accessdate =20 December 2010}}</ref>

The Natoma Tigers have won the following [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] championships:
* 1958 Boys' basketball - Class B<ref name="basketball">{{cite web | title = Basketball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Basketball/History.cfm | accessdate = 3 January 2017}}</ref>
* 1959 Boys' basketball - Class B<ref name="basketball" />
* 1974 Boys' cross country - Class 1A<ref name="cc">{{cite web | title = Cross Country | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/History.cfm | accessdate = 8 January 2017}}</ref> 
* 1975 Boys' basketball - Class 1A<ref name="basketball" />
* 1982 Girls' basketball - Class 1A<ref name="basketball" />
* 2014 Boys' cross country - Class 1A<ref name="cc" />
* 2015 Boys' cross country - Class 1A<ref name="cc" />

==Transportation==
[[K-18 (Kansas highway)|K-18]], an east–west route, approaches Natoma from the west, then turns southeast along the eastern side of the city.<ref name=CountyMap/>

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Natoma, Kansas}}
* [https://www.cityofnatoma.com/ City of Natoma]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260913 Natoma - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.usd399.com/ USD 399], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/natoma.pdf Natoma city map], KDOT

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[[Category:Cities in Kansas]]
[[Category:Cities in Osborne County, Kansas]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1888]]
[[Category:1888 establishments in Kansas]]