Netawaka, Kansas

Netawaka, Kansas
City
Netawaka Water Tower (2006)
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jackson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°36′11″N95°43′08″W / 39.60306°N 95.71889°W / 39.60306; -95.71889 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jackson
Founded	1866
Named for	"grand view"
Area [2]
• Total	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
• Land	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,152 ft (351 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	139
• Density	140/sq mi (55/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66516
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-49950
GNIS ID	2395177 [1]

Netawaka is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 139. ^[3]

History

Netawaka was founded in 1866. ^[4] Netawaka is a Pottawatami Native American name meaning "grand view". ^[5]

The first post office in Netawaka was established in January 1868. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	267		—
1900	330		23.6%
1910	250		−24.2%
1920	267		6.8%
1930	229		−14.2%
1940	226		−1.3%
1950	213		−5.8%
1960	225		5.6%
1970	192		−14.7%
1980	218		13.5%
1990	167		−23.4%
2000	170		1.8%
2010	143		−15.9%
2020	139		−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 139 people, 49 households, and 39 families in Netawaka. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 143.6 per square mile (55.4/km²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 63.0 per square mile (24.3/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 88.49% (123) white or European American (86.33% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 3.6% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.72% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.19% (10) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.88% (4) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 49 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18; 69.4% were married couples living together; 16.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.3% of households consisted of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.6. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.4% of the population. ^[14]

18.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 15.8% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.8 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $60,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,285) and the median family income was $71,250 (+/- $9,650). ^[15] Males had a median income of $36,250 (+/- $5,416) versus $22,031 (+/- $16,643) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,656 (+/- $4,589). ^[16] Approximately, 11.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 143 people in 58 households, including 43 families, in the city. The population density was 145.9 inhabitants per square mile (56.3/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 63.3 per square mile (24.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.7% African American, and 1.4% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%. ^[19]

Of the 58 households 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age was 44.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 39.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 170 people in 62 households, including 47 families, in the city. The population density was 174.1 inhabitants per square mile (67.2/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 67.6 per square mile (26.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.12% White, 5.29% Native American, and 0.59% from two or more races. ^[20]

Of the 62 households 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 22.6% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.10.

The age distribution was 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median household income was $30,417 and the median family income was $35,000. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $16,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,705. About 20.5% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 45.5% of those sixty five or over.

Education

The community is served by North Jackson USD 335 public school district.

See also

• Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Netawaka, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Netawaka, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 208.
5. Kansas Place-Names,John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 428 ISBN   0-8061-0994-7
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jackson County, Kansas

External links

• Netawaka - Directory of Public Officials
• Netawaka history
• Netawaka city map, KDOT