Natoma is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302.

History

Natoma was established in 1888, named after an American Indian railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born". The first

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had opened under the name Tapley in December 1878, but the name was changed to Natoma in July 1890. Natoma was incorporated as a city in 1905.

Geography

Natoma lies in the

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region of the

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, approximately north of the Saline River. Paradise Creek, a tributary of the Saline, flows southeast along the southern edge of the city. Natoma is in north-central Kansas approximately northwest of Wichita and west of

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. Located on K-18, it is roughly southwest of Osborne, the

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. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 302 people, 126 households, and 81 families in Natoma. The population density was 715.6 per square mile (276.3/km). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 495.3 per square mile (191.2/km). The racial makeup was 93.05% (281)

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(93.05%

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), 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) Native American or

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, 0.66% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.29% (19) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 0.66% (2) of the population. 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. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.9% of the population. 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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.6 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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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). 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). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the

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, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010

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, there were 335 people, 160 households and 86 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 229 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 97.0%

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, 0.9%

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, 1.2% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races.

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

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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, there were 367 people, 178 households and 95 families residing in the city. The

was . There were 244 housing units at an average density of . The racial make-up was 98.91%

, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races.

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

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

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was $24,091 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,896 and females $22,083. The

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was $14,671. About 8.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the

, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

Events

The city holds a

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celebration which as its annual community festival which includes a parade,

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and other entertainment.

Points of interest

Natoma Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1899, is listed in the

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for its architecture.

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) The Natoma Tigers have won the following Kansas State High School championships: * 1958 Boys' basketball - Class B * 1959 Boys' basketball - Class B * 1974 Boys' cross country - Class 1A * 1975 Boys' basketball - Class 1A * 1982 Girls' basketball - Class 1A * 2014 Boys' cross country - Class 1A * 2015 Boys' cross country - Class 1A

Transportation

K-18, an east–west route, approaches Natoma from the west, then turns southeast along the eastern side of the city.

References

External links

City of Natoma

Natoma - Directory of Public Officials

USD 399
local school district
Natoma city map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Kansas Cities in Osborne County, Kansas Populated places established in 1888 1888 establishments in Kansas