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Dresden

Kansas · 42 residents (2025 est.) · 0.902 sq mi
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Population has grown 18% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
+18%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+9%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
365269851021990201020202024Dresden
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,123
+40%since 2000
from $17,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
+71%since 2010
from 0.190 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction45.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
38.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(6)
Diversity Score22.5%(13)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.6%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, Kansas?

Dresden, Kansas has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dresden, Kansas?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dresden, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dresden, Kansas?

About 10.0% of people in Dresden, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dresden, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dresden, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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