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Kansas · 30 residents (2025 est.) · 0.117 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $256,300. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 625%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−58%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+47%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11274359751990201020202024Menlo
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$70,504
+644%since 2000
from $9,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.787
+70%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction63.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services27.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,300
+625%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(4)
Asian16.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(15)
Diversity Score
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% 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
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
20.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% 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 Menlo, Kansas?

Menlo, Kansas has about 24 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Menlo, Kansas expensive?

In Menlo, Kansas, the median home is worth about $256,300.

How educated are people in Menlo, Kansas?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Menlo, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menlo, Kansas?

About 33.3% of people in Menlo, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menlo, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Menlo, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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