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Menlo

Kansas · 61 residents · 0.117 sq mi
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Menlo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
+7%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.5
−8%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11274359751990201020202024Menlo
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$38,943
+311%since 2000
from $9,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction41.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$9,999
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.2
−82%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% 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

Average commute
2.6 min
−76%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% 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
17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menlo, Kansas?

Menlo, Kansas has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menlo, Kansas?

The typical household in Menlo, Kansas earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menlo, Kansas expensive?

In Menlo, Kansas, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Menlo, Kansas?

About 11.8% 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 0.0% 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 2 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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