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Schoenchen

Kansas · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.124 sq mi
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Schoenchen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−15%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20851502152801990201020202024Schoenchen
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,695
+126%since 2000
from $15,768 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
−8%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+63%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(13)
Diversity Score24.1%(44)
Diversity Score
24
+571%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+118%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schoenchen, Kansas?

Schoenchen, Kansas has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schoenchen, Kansas?

The typical household in Schoenchen, Kansas earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schoenchen, Kansas expensive?

In Schoenchen, Kansas, the median home is worth about $141,300.

How educated are people in Schoenchen, Kansas?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Schoenchen, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schoenchen, Kansas?

About 3.3% of people in Schoenchen, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schoenchen, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Schoenchen, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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

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