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Zurich

Kansas · 89 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Zurich has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−29%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39721051381711990201020202024Zurich
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,110
+130%since 2000
from $12,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing28.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+15%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(12)
Diversity Score
14
+610%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 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
72.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zurich, Kansas?

Zurich, Kansas has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zurich, Kansas?

The typical household in Zurich, Kansas earns about $55,417 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 $39,200.

How educated are people in Zurich, Kansas?

About 13.7% 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 5.4% 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 71 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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