Natoma, Kansas

Natoma is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Natoma was established in 1888, named after an American Indian railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born".<ref name=Miles>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref> Natoma was incorporated as a city in 1905.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

Natoma lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains, approximately Template:Convert north of the Saline River.<ref name=KDOT>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=CountyMap>Template:Cite web</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 Template:Convert northwest of Wichita and Template:Convert west of Kansas City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Located on K-18, it is roughly Template:Convert southwest of Osborne, the county seat.<ref name=CountyMap/>

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 302 people, 126 households, and 81 families in Natoma.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 715.6 per square mile (276.3/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 495.3 per square mile (191.2/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 93.05% (281) white or European American (93.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.66% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.29% (19) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.66% (2) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.9% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> there were 335 people, 160 households and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 229 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 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">Template:Cite web</ref> there were 367 people, 178 households and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 244 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial make-up was 98.91% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 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 (Grades K-6)
• Natoma High School (7-12)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Natoma Tigers have won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1958 Boys' basketball - Class B<ref name="basketball">Template:Cite web</ref>
• 1959 Boys' basketball - Class B<ref name="basketball" />
• 1974 Boys' cross country - Class 1A<ref name="cc">Template:Cite web</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, an east–west route, approaches Natoma from the west, then turns southeast along the eastern side of the city.<ref name=CountyMap/>

External links

• City of Natoma
• Natoma - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 399, local school district
• Natoma city map, KDOT