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Lenora

Kansas · 250 residents · 0.482 sq mi
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Lenora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
−18%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+22%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672152643133611990201020202024Lenora
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,027
+17%since 2000
from $15,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food20.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+59%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(291)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score8.9%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+36%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
3.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenora, Kansas?

Lenora, Kansas has about 250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenora, Kansas?

The typical household in Lenora, Kansas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenora, Kansas expensive?

In Lenora, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Lenora, Kansas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lenora, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenora, Kansas?

About 9.1% of people in Lenora, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenora, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenora, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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