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Dresden

Kansas · 41 residents · 0.902 sq mi
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Dresden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,479. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $41,900. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
−1%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
365269851021990201020202024Dresden
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,479
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,490
+36%since 2000
from $17,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.190
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing54.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information32.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing29%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction25.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
15.8%
−58.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+58%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
32.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, Kansas?

Dresden, Kansas has about 41 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dresden, Kansas?

The typical household in Dresden, Kansas earns about $34,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dresden, Kansas expensive?

In Dresden, Kansas, the median home is worth about $41,900.

How educated are people in Dresden, Kansas?

About 19.6% 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 6.1% 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 29 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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