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Zenda

Kansas · 90 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Zenda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,286. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $37,500. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90
−27%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+19%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4370961221491990201020202024Zenda
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,286
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,414
+47%since 2000
from $15,287 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration26.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+47%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(16)
Diversity Score
18
+31%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
43.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
70.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zenda, Kansas?

Zenda, Kansas has about 90 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zenda, Kansas?

The typical household in Zenda, Kansas earns about $34,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zenda, Kansas expensive?

In Zenda, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Zenda, Kansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Zenda, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zenda, Kansas?

About 9.4% of people in Zenda, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zenda, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zenda, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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