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Penalosa

Kansas · 17 residents (2025 est.) · 0.103 sq mi
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Population has fallen 81% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 78.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 60.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 78.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5
−81%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−81%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
78.5
+37%since 2000
from 57.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
091826351990201020202024Penalosa
20245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,500
−9%since 2000
from $20,331 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.0%
+48.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+14%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
+60.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(5)
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
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% 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 Penalosa, Kansas?

Penalosa, Kansas has about 5 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Penalosa, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Penalosa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penalosa, Kansas?

About 60.0% of people in Penalosa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penalosa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Penalosa, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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

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