Oneida, Kansas Explained

Oneida, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Nemaha Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend)
Coordinates:39.8667°N -95.9397°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Nemaha
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Established Date1:1873
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1884
Named For:Oneida people
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.23
Area Land Sq Mi:0.23
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.60
Area Land Km2:0.60
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1273
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:61
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:66522
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-52900
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2396068

Oneida is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 61.[2]

History

Oneida was laid out about 1873.[3] It was named after the Oneida people.[4] The town's streets were named after the main thoroughfares of Chicago.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24sqmi, all of it land.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 61 people, 9 households, and 5 families in Oneida.[6] The population density was 265.2 per square mile (102.4/km). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 113.0 per square mile (43.6/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 91.8% (56) white or European American (91.8% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.64% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.56% (4) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.92% (3) of the population.[10]

Of the 9 households, 11.1% had children under the age of 18; 55.6% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 4.7.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.3% of the population.[12]

37.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $21,435 (with a margin of error of +/- $762).[13] Males had a median income of $18,981 (+/- $3,010). The median income for those above 16 years old was $17,870 (+/- $3,910).[14] Approximately, 50.0% of families and 47.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.4% of those under the age of 18 and 25.0% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 75 people, 26 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 312.5PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 141.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% African American.

There were 26 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, and 34.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.59.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 36% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 70 people, 25 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 302.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 155.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.14% White and 2.86% African American.

There were 25 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,138. There were no families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Oneida, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . June 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220610003721/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2052900 . June 10, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 392.
  4. Book: Capace, Nancy. Encyclopedia of Kansas. 1 June 2000. North American Book Dist LLC. 978-0-403-09312-0. 246.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-07-02.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.