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Menlo

Kansas · 33 residents · 0.117 sq mi
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Menlo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,333. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $120,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 312%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−42%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+60%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11274359751990201020202024Menlo
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,333
+241%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$36,611
+286%since 2000
from $9,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+312%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(2)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% 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

Average commute
12.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% 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
78.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menlo, Kansas?

Menlo, Kansas has about 33 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menlo, Kansas?

The typical household in Menlo, Kansas earns about $83,333 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 $120,000.

How educated are people in Menlo, Kansas?

About 7.7% 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 25.0% 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 30 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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