Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.

History

Niotaze probably derived its name from

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or Niota, Tennessee. Circa 1910, Niotaze had a population of 317. At that time it was an important shipping point for grain, livestock and produce at the junction of two railroads.

Geography

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 90 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Niotaze. The population density was 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 110.8 per square mile (42.8/km). The racial makeup was 60.0% (54)

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(60.0%

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), 0.0% (0)

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, 18.89% (17) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 1.11% (1) from other races, and 20.0% (18) from

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or Latino of any race was 3.33% (3) of the population. Of the 30 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 13.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of households consisted of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 1.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.7% of the population. 28.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.2 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $60,893 (with a margin of error of +/- $577) and the median family income was $60,923 (+/- $553). Females had a median income of $13,438 (+/- $12,925). The median income for those above 16 years old was $14,063 (+/- $12,570). Approximately, 9.5% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the

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, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 82 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 49 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 85.4%

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, 7.3% Native American, and 7.3% from two or more races. There were 33 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were

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living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age in the city was 42 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.3% male and 42.7% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 122 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 55 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.16%

, 5.74% Native American, and 4.10% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 6.56% of the population. There were 47 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were

living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,679. Males had a median income of $17,500 versus $9,583 for females. The

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for the city was $9,738. There were 21.6% of families and 29.0% of the population living below the

, including 45.8% of under eighteens and 35.3% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by

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public school district.

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Route 166 U.S. Route 166 (US 166) is a east–west United States highway. This route and US 266 are the only two remaining spurs of historic U.S. Route 66 (which was decommissioned in 1985), since US 666 was renumbered to US 491 in 2003. US 166 ...

highway currently runs east–west through the community.

Rail

Previously two railroads, Santa Fe and

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, went through the community, but both lines have been abandoned.

References

External links

Niotaze - Directory of Public Officials

Niotaze city map
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