Niles, Kansas Explained

Niles, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Ottawa Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Niles
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ottawa
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1204
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:56
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
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-50600
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2804526

Niles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Niles (originally called Nilesville) in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.[2]

Demographics

The 2020 United States census counted 56 people, 31 households, and 23 families in Niles.[3] The population density was 122.5 per square mile (47.3/km). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 67.8 per square mile (26.2/km).[4] [5] The racial makeup was 92.86% (52) white or European American (92.86% 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 7.14% (4) from two or more races.[6] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[7]

Of the 31 households, 16.1% had children under the age of 18; 58.1% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 1.8.[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[9]

10.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 10.7% from 25 to 44, 39.3% from 45 to 64, and 35.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 60.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 61.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $35,917) and the median family income was $44,875 (+/- $24,295).[10] Females had a median income of $31,250 (+/- $3,258). The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,607 (+/- $12,202).[11]

Education

The community is served by Solomon USD 393 public school district.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Niles, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . December 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212154434/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2050600 . December 12, 2021 . live.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 22 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009122953/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:OT . October 9, 2013 .
  3. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  4. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  5. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. 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.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.