Natoma, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 427, Natoma's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Natoma is a small community located in Kansas, within Osborne County. The total population is 427. It ranks as the 327th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Natoma is 37.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.4 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Natoma has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Natoma is $58,438. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $34,100. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, Natoma is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Natoma is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Natoma, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.