Norcatur, Kansas

Norcatur, Kansas
City
Norcatur's 1937 city hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places [2]
Location within Decatur County and Kansas
KDOT map of Decatur County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°50′11″N100°11′18″W / 39.83639°N 100.18833°W / 39.83639; -100.18833 [3]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Decatur
Founded	1885
Incorporated	1901
Named for	Norton and Decatur counties
Area [4]
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	2,644 ft (806 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	159
• Density	160/sq mi (62/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67653
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-50925 [3]
GNIS ID	471026 [3]

Norcatur is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. ^[3] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 159. ^[5]

History

Norcatur was founded in 1885 near the Nebraska border. Norcatur was named from its location near the border between Norton and Decatur counties. ^[6] The first post office in Norcatur was established in October, 1885. ^[7]

Geography

Norcatur is located at 39°50′11″N100°11′18″W / 39.83639°N 100.18833°W / 39.83639; -100.18833 (39.836514, -100.188402). ^[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	482		—
1920	476		−1.2%
1930	524		10.1%
1940	440		−16.0%
1950	368		−16.4%
1960	302		−17.9%
1970	284		−6.0%
1980	226		−20.4%
1990	198		−12.4%
2000	169		−14.6%
2010	151		−10.7%
2020	159		5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 159 people, 65 households, and 33 families in Norcatur. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 159.6 per square mile (61.6/km²). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 93.4 per square mile (36.1/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 93.71% (149) white or European American (89.31% 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 6.29% (10) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.66% (9) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 65 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 44.6% were married couples living together; 16.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.6% of households consisted of individuals and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.3. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 24.5% of the population. ^[16]

25.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.5 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,452 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,349) and the median family income was $71,563 (+/- $20,272). ^[17] Males had a median income of $40,417 (+/- $6,546) versus $23,750 (+/- $7,957) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,063 (+/- $10,056). ^[18] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 24.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 151 people, 74 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 152.5 inhabitants per square mile (58.9/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 102.0 per square mile (39.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 74 households, of which 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 169 people, 81 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 169.0 inhabitants per square mile (65.3/km²). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 104.0 per square mile (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 81 households, out of which 17.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% 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 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.6% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 32.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $29,792. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,028. About 7.3% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.8% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district. Norcatur schools were closed in school unification. The Norcatur High School mascot was Norcatur Cardinals. ^[23]

Notable people

• Dewey Adkins, Major League Baseball player
• Elden Auker, Major League Baseball pitcher

References

2. National and State Registers of Historic Places: Decatur County. Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
3. "Norcatur, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
5. "Profile of Norcatur, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
6. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 174.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
23. "Good Year at Norcatur", The Hutchinson News, April 1, 1951, pg. 22.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Decatur County, Kansas

External links

• City of Norcatur
• Norcatur - Directory of Public Officials
• Norcatur city map, KDOT