Niles is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

Ottawa County, Kansas Ottawa County (standard abbreviation: OT) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,735. The largest city and county seat is Minneapolis. History Early history For many millennia, ...

, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 56.

History

A post office was opened in Niles (originally called Nilesville) in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the

United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of t ...

has defined Niles as a

census-designated place A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only. CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the count ...

(CDP).

Education

The community is served by

Solomon USD 393 Solomon USD 393 is a public unified school district headquartered in Solomon, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Solomon, New Cambria, Niles, Verdi, and nearby rural areas. Schools The school district operates t ...

public school district.

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* Ottawa County maps
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KDOT Unincorporated communities in Ottawa County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas {{OttawaCountyKS-geo-stub

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