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Zenda

Kansas · 72 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−41%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+29%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4370961221491990201020202024Zenda
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,788
+108%since 2000
from $15,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction40.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% 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
40.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
81.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zenda, Kansas?

Zenda, Kansas has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Zenda, Kansas?

About 23.4% 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 1.8% 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 30 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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