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Zurich

Kansas · 79 residents (2025 est.) · 0.18 sq mi
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Zurich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,100. With a median age of 67.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−60%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.3
+68%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:79 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39721051381711990201020202024Zurich
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,158
+204%since 2000
from $12,235 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+48.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.226
−38%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2012
from 80.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
+8%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
RELATED:See current rent listings in Zurich on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(2)
Diversity Score9.6%(5)
Diversity Score
10
+388%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 36.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% 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 Zurich, Kansas?

Zurich, Kansas has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zurich, Kansas?

The typical household in Zurich, Kansas earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zurich, Kansas expensive?

In Zurich, Kansas, the median home is worth about $52,100.

How educated are people in Zurich, Kansas?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Zurich, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zurich, Kansas?

About 6.0% of people in Zurich, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zurich, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zurich, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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

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