Narka, Kansas

Narka, Kansas
City
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°57′35″N97°25′36″W / 39.95972°N 97.42667°W / 39.95972; -97.42667 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Republic
Founded	1887
Incorporated	1899
Area [2]
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,585 ft (483 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	81
• Density	510/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66960
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-49350
GNIS ID	2395151 [1]

Narka is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 81. ^[3]

History

Narka was founded in 1887. ^[4] It was named for the daughter of a railroad employee. ^[5] The first post office in Narka was established in November 1887. ^[6] Narka was incorporated as a city in 1894. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	258		—
1910	278		7.8%
1920	207		−25.5%
1930	252		21.7%
1940	193		−23.4%
1950	220		14.0%
1960	166		−24.5%
1970	130		−21.7%
1980	120		−7.7%
1990	113		−5.8%
2000	93		−17.7%
2010	94		1.1%
2020	81		−13.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 81 people, 40 households, and 18 families in Narka. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 506.2 per square mile (195.5/km²). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 96.3% (78) white or European American (96.3% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.7% (3) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 40 households, 15.0% had children under the age of 18; 27.5% were married couples living together; 35.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 47.5% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population. ^[15]

24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.3 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 69.4 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,813 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,552) and the median family income was $65,536 (+/- $51,378). ^[16] Males had a median income of $36,538 (+/- $6,490) versus $23,929 (+/- $13,569) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,318 (+/- $7,474). ^[17] Approximately, 13.5% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 94 people, 42 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was 552.9 inhabitants per square mile (213.5/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 305.9 per square mile (118.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 42 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 93 people, 47 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 521.0 inhabitants per square mile (201.2/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 308.1 per square mile (119.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 47 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.9% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,693. There were 22.2% of families and 23.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.8% of under eighteens and 37.5% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. ^[22] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. ^[23] The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes. ^[24]

Narka schools were closed through school unification. The Narka High School mascot was Narka Wildcats. ^[25]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Narka, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Narka, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  271.
5. "Profile for Narka, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 21, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  334.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
22. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
23. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
24. "Republic County Schools". USD 109. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
25. "MUNDEN WINS FROM NARKA", The Belleville Telescope, 20 February 1941, p.8.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links

• Narka - Directory of Public Officials
• Narka city map, KDOT