CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Dresden

Kansas · 43 residents · 0.902 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 8 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−16%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+6%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
365269851021990201020202024Dresden
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,112
−12%since 2000
from $17,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction40%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance30%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services30%
US avg: 0.8%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
15.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dresden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(40)
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
10.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Dresden

Janesville
Pop 39
Azalia
Pop 37
Alden
Pop 48
Knoxville
Pop 36
Places similar to Dresden
Head to head

Compare Dresden to nearby cities

DRESDEN VS
Hays
Income$58,459
Home value$225,500
Population21,258+50514%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DRESDEN VS
Lexington
Income$67,666
Home value$159,100
Population11,176+26510%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DRESDEN VS
Kearney
Income$69,724
Home value$244,600
Population34,782+82714%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DRESDEN VS
North Platte
Income$58,097
Home value$169,100
Population22,524+53529%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Dresden, Kansas?

Dresden, Kansas has about 43 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dresden, Kansas?

About 10.3% 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 6.7% 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 27 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Dresden with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →